Project & Program Manager- Rail Construction

Project & Program Manager
- Rail Construction

• Full-time
• Department:
  Infrastructure

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.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Program & Project Manager to support major civil infrastructure and rail construction initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong program and project management capability, with a particular strength in developing clear, structured processes and procedures that support effective project delivery.

This role will play a key part in shaping program governance,
leading the development of project management manuals, delivery frameworks, and standardized processes
, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with best practice. The successful candidate will also facilitate workshops with clients and delivery partners to gather requirements, validate workflows, and translate complex technical information into well‑defined procedures.

This individual will collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, contractors, and design professionals to ensure high‑quality delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and alignment with program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Lead the development and refinement of program processes, governance frameworks, and construction management procedures, producing clear, high‑quality written documentation.
• Facilitate workshops with clients and internal teams to gather requirements, validate workflows, and translate complex information into structured processes and procedures.
• Provide program reporting, KPI tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Strengthen client and contractor relationships while contributing to business development and pursuit efforts.

Project Management

• Manage and coordinate project stakeholders—including architects, engineers, and contractors—to ensure compliant and timely delivery.
• Track and manage schedules, milestones, budgets, and project documentation.
• Oversee planning, execution, design reviews, and adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Produce status reports and maintain effective communication across project teams.
• Provide technical support on RFIs, cost control, value engineering, and constructability.
• Review drawings, reports, and submittals to ensure accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Identify process improvements and support internal best practice adoption.

Additional Requirements

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
• On‑site/ in-office presence is required three days out of the work week. Requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant rail construction experience is required.
• A thorough knowledge of Project & Program Management methods and best practices.
• A thorough knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, schedule and scope management.
• Have the technical skills to read, understand, and communicate contract requirements including construction drawings and specifications and interpret construction methods.
• Strong written communication skills with a proven ability to develop clear, structured processes and procedures for rail construction and…