Project Manager- Public Education; Construction

Project Manager – Public Higher Education (Construction)

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Manager with knowledge of Public Higher Education design, construction, and operations; understanding of owner representation and requirements; and experience with scheduling, cost control, and project control techniques. The role monitors construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

• Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Financial management – ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems to monitor and report a project’s financial status.
• Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
• Managing the change‑control process.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications.
• Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.
• Maintaining project files so they may be shared with the project team.
• Quality control – ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Constructing proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
• Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including the project team and key stakeholders.
• Assuring key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates, and products and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Ensuring the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
• Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
• Great time‑management skills: ensure that the 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.
• Experience working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of MS Project, contracts, project‑management software, and construction practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 5–7+ years of applicable architectural or construction‑management experience.
• Experience with Public Higher Education projects is highly preferred.
• MCPPO Certification is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated design and construction project‑management experience working with Higher Education, federal, state, local government, and other not‑for‑profit entities on capital improvement projects.
• Registered architect, CCM, PMP, or other Design or Construction certification is a plus.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
• Experience in new ground‑up construction, additions, renovations, and capital maintenance projects.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plan documents, as well as developing contracts, requests for proposals, or other project‑related documents.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while identifying priority activities.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD or Revit.

Salary range: $120,000–$160,000 per year. The range represents base salary only and may vary based on candidate experience and qualifications.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.