Construction Project Manager – Higher Education Projects - Heery

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., Turner & Townsend Heery operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation, and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice, and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend Heery helps to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Construction Project Manager with knowledge of design and construction; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.

The Project Manager coordinates all predesign/programming, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor, and other Consultants.  This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Client’s needs are addressed. The Project Manager is responsible for total management of the project, including the complete financial management of projects and the achievement of a profitable outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a working relationship with the Client, based on a commitment to industry leading customer service that results in complete customer satisfaction and future project opportunities.
• Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources to ensure projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Set up project using through proper accounting procedures.  Understands project cost reporting systems and can use them to accurately communicate the financial status of a project.
• Maintain project budgets. Review design and contractors' payment requisitions and budget status, review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance, review of change orders, review of monthly Job Cost Reports, adequacy of contingency, review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the Contractor.
• Review A/E and Contractor proposals for completeness, revise as necessary, and negotiate best possible contract.
• Review contract drawings and specifications for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering best practices.
• Conduct meetings with appropriate parties and prepare minutes.
• Partner with the Client, Architect, and Contractor, and assist with job specific procedures and adjust progress as necessary to insure timely completion of project.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team and key stakeholders.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of documents (schedules, invoices, RFI’s, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, inspections, closeout, client presentations) for design and construction and maintain information in project management software.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed.
• Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards.

• 7+ years of applicable construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Demonstrated design and construction project management experience working with local government/municipal, higher education, infrastructure upgrades, renovation, and large new ground up projects with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
• Understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and plan documents, as well as developing contracts, request for proposals, or other project related documents.
• Knowledge of the financial components that create payment applications, change orders, and other construction financial documents for project tracking and forecasting.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify priority activities.
• Self-directed and able to function with ease as part of a team and to effectively collaborate with internal and external resources.
• Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Great time management skills. Ensure that project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.
• Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific project.
• Assuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team and key stakeholders.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, Bluebeam, project management software, and construction practices. Knowledge of utilizing project management information software systems.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
 

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