Construction Project Manager- K-12 Projects

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.

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to provide full project management services and on-site construction oversight for k-12 projects in Oakland.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the client Project Manager (PM) as required – including oversight of the overall construction effort.
• Contract and budget ownership for direct contracts as assigned.
• Creating and coordinating the construction management related PEP detailed plans, and coordinating completion of GC PEP activities.
• Proactively managing the risks relating to construction project execution and HES, working with the client PM – coordinating GC actions on risk as necessary.
• Support the design process, review drawings against project requirements, assess constructability and provide other construction input during early project phases as needed.
• Assist client PM as required in reviewing and reporting on the overall construction effort and progress.
• Creating and coordinating, with the Construction Field Representative, the monthly, daily and event reporting for the construction team.
• Coordinating and supporting the RFI and submittal process, in concert with the cost controller for alignment with cost budgets.
• Creating, coordinating and issuing effective meeting minutes and other documentation for site progress meetings, Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and other meetings as required.
• Assisting the client PM in overall coordination of the construction effort in support of the effective safety, Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC), and labor relations programs which meet IIF and OE objectives.
• Help to establish the success criteria of the project, including time, cost, technical, and quality performance parameters (key focus is on the tactical, technical and process delivery of the project).
• Identify and support that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• In concert with client, support development of contractor and overall purchasing strategy, responsible for execution of defined strategy.
• Act as project schedule owner (or in support of project scheduler, if relevant), and maintain schedule at the level required to track critical actions and milestones.
• Conduct kick off and regular meetings with key project stakeholders (architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors), to track and report on progress.
• Work with the other project function teams to review as-built documents and other closeout items
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate complex figures.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
• Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.
• 5-10 years of construction experience
• Public sector project experience, ideally with k-12 or other education projects
• Prefer a technical degree, or certification (CCM, AIA, licensed GC)
  
  

The salary range for this full-time role is $110k-$150k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

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