at Turner & Townsend in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Description
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.
With offices located globally, you’re never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/real-estate/) , infrastructure (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/infrastructure/) and natural resources (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/natural-resources/) sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
IIn November 2021, CBRE acquired controlling ownership interest in Turner & Townsend forming a strategic partnership between the firms. Effective January 1, 2023, CBRE Heery, formerly operating under CBRE, will now operate as a subsidiary of Turner & Townsend Inc. Starting April 1, 2023, the Heery team will operate in the US marke t as “Turner & Townsend Heery”.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to provide full project management and owner’s representation services for medium and large-scale K-12 education construction projects and programs – preferably in the Chicagoland area.
The ideal candidate will have experience working for public school districts in Chicago and its suburbs. Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, and Minnesota are future geographic growth markets targeted for expansion of our Midwest K-12 practice.
Responsibilities:
+ Manages and oversees total project to ensure construction is in compliance with design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, architectural and engineering representatives, contractors, consultants, and others.
+ Collaborates with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure an acceptable product according to contract specifications, local and federal codes, regulations, and district policy.
+ Ensuring prompt client invoicing and monitoring project and program financial status.
+ Contract and budget ownership for projects, as assigned.
+ Support the design process, review drawings against project requirements, assess constructability and provide other construction input during early project phases as needed.
+ Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
+ Proactively managing the risks relating to construction project execution.
+ Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
+ Managing the change control process, including change orders and verification of pricing and scope.
+ Managing the flow of project information between the team and client, through regular meetings and written communications.
+ Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.
+ Ensuring all company, client project policies and procedures standards are compliant.
+ Assisting in overall coordination of the construction effort in support of the effective safety, Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC), and client programs and objectives.
+ Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
+ Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
+ Provides direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
+ Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
+ Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
+ General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.
+ Conduct kick-off and regular meetings with key project stakeholders (architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors), to track and report on progress.
+ Support development of contractor and overall purchasing strategy, responsible for execution of defined strategy, including move management and FFE procurement and coordination.
+ Work with the other project function teams to review FFE, as-built documents, and closeout items.
Qualifications
+ 5 – 10 years of Owner’s Representative or Construction Project Management experience, or equivalent.
+ Public sector project experience, specifically K-12 education projects
+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to be self-sufficient and independently manage / own multiple projects.
+ Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
+ Great time management skills. Ensure that project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.
+ Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
+ Experienced working as an effective team member.
+ Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified.
+ Ability / willingness to work onsite 5 days a week.
+ Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and sites on a daily basis.
+ Ability to present to large groups in a professional manner.
Education / Experience:
+ Demonstrated experience working in Project Management within the construction industry on renovation, addition, and new ground-up school construction projects.
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
+ College degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, and certification (CCM, PMP, AIA, PE, etc.).
+ Active member in relevant professional organizations preferred.
+ Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
+ K-12 and Higher Education Project and Program experience highly preferred.
+ Experience working in the USA – Upper Midwest is a plus.
Additional Information
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Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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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