Project Director - Life Sciences Construction - Turner & Townsend

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

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Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Director to join our life sciences team in Marietta, PA. This individual will be leading a $500M+ construction program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering like projects successfully.

Responsibilities: 

• Builds and leads the project team in charge of the design, procurement, construction, qualification, hand-over and close-out of new and or upgraded pharmaceutical production, offices, warehouses, labs facilities and ensures that the project is delivered successfully.
• Develops the project execution plan and selects the project delivery strategy (PEP) and procurement strategy (Procurement Project Register) according to the Project Management Framework.
• Ensure an effective project control strategy according PMF (Project Management Framework) is implemented for scheduling, cost/forecasting, change control management, physical progress/ productivity measurement, invoicing, resource management, documents management.
• Manage client expectations and ensure that the client's interests and vision are executed on the project.
• Responsible for the quality and delivery of the project
• Attending client interviews to present our service offerings.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and where appropriate, highlighting issues of concern, and/or conflict.
• Provide effective line management for the staff members assigned to you including coaching and mentoring as necessary to assist them in achieving professional and career growth objectives.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients and drive the client diversification agenda.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on topics of relevant experience and knowledge and/or partner with other team members to generate new business.
• Liaison with municipal authorities for permitting process.

• Bachelor’s degree (M.S. or MBA preferred).
• Minimum of (15) years of demonstrated capital project/program leadership experience.
• Experience managing an integrated team on large complex and multi-phase capital projects/programs consisting of multiple project elements.
• Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods. 
• Proven track record of leading projects/programs of $500 million or greater.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership of a team in an integrated project delivery organization.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts as part of a multi-billion-dollar project/program. 
• Proven track record of following through on commitments. 
• Demonstrated experience in delivering major capital projects/programs successfully (on budget, on time, meeting safety and quality standards within approved scope).
• Proven track record of partnering and issues resolution. 
• Demonstrated excellent communications, presentation and written skills.

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

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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