What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager – Midstream & Pipeline Construction position at Turner & Townsend?
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team as a key contributor to the successful execution of midstream pipeline construction projects, working closely with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager to coordinate contractor and vendor communications while overseeing day-to-day project activities. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to operate with both strategic awareness and tactical precision in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and execution of turnkey building projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
- Conduct routine site observations to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.
- Assist with entitlements and permitting processes to ensure timely approvals.
- Manage design deliverables and track RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Review and support development of project schedules, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Lead OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) equipment coordination efforts.
- Partner with Operations on Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and commissioning activities.
- Support budget reviews, invoice validation, and cost tracking.
- Prepare meeting documentation, action items, and follow-up reports.
- Contribute to RFP development and bid evaluation processes.
- Prepare materials for monthly and quarterly reporting to leadership.
- Maintain accurate and timely communication with all stakeholders.
- Drive issue resolution and escalate critical risks to project leadership.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality benchmarks.
- Foster strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain alignment.
- Coordinate logistics for major equipment deliveries and installation sequencing.
- Monitor compliance with environmental and sustainability requirements.
- Support risk management planning and implement mitigation strategies.
- Assist in resource planning and allocation across multiple workstreams.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of midstream PM experience with Owners, Construction contractors or EPCs.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and cost management.
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change management, and OFCI coordination.
- Familiarity with safety regulations, building codes, and compliance standards.
- Experience with sustainability and environmental compliance in construction projects.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and document control systems.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks and ability to implement mitigation plans.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong financial acumen for cost analysis and forecasting.
- Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
- Ability to work on-site and travel as needed for project oversight.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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