Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm 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.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Manager K-12 Construction reporting to the Construction Manager of Capital Improvements or their designee, the position provides complete management of multiple projects from design to construction through project closeout.

Reporting to the Construction Manager of Capital Improvements or their designee, the position provides complete management of multiple projects from design to construction through project closeout.

Responsibilities: Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: (Tasks may include the following and other related duties.)

• Provides project leadership, management, and resolution of complex project related challenges as they arise.
• Responsible for overall project delivery (scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, information management) on multiple project assignments.
• Works with the key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Escalates issues as needed.
• Manages design and construction through completion (closeout and warranty) in accordance with program contract and Owner’s policies.
• Manages contract agreements for project consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Manages pre-bid and post-bid meetings and recommends award for client approval.
• Manages all project budgets, construction schedules, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures, and controls for assigned projects.
• Reviews and approves consultant and contractor pay applications and change orders.
• Attends the Owner, Architect and Contractor (OAC) meetings and assures that meeting minutes during design and construction are issued by the architect and or engineer. Assures meetings are productive and meaningful.
• Responsible for overall relationship with client’s school administrative leadership (principal and staff) to ensure collaboration, minimal educational disruption, cooperation, and timely communication.
• Assists the architect and or engineer in the management of the permitting process.
• Works with the Architect and Contractor to finalize the Certificate of Occupancy and manages the closeout process.
• Responsible for coordination of all consultant and contractor activity at each job site, whether those firms are capital program contractors or third-party consultants, contractors or vendors retained by client.
• Oversees the project team’s efforts on all project documentation (change order requests, Request for Information (RFI) logs, submittal logs, shop drawing submittal and approval logs, etc.)
• Ensures the appropriate allocation of resources and support for the project including staff, consultants, equipment, etc.
• Attends and conducts committee meetings, community meetings, progress meetings on and off site. Assures that meeting minutes are prepared and distributed.
• Provides problem solving, design solutions and value engineering efforts to maximize benefits of costs, building efficiencies, system life-cycles, etc.
• Mentors Assistant Project Managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Office presence required

Qualifications

• The Education and/or Experience for this position includes a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• A minimum of five to ten (5-10) years of construction experience with preference to working with large programs and or projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Documented experience in managing and prioritizing multiple projects and multiple project managers along with strong organizational skills.

Additional Information

* Office 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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