Construction Project Manager - K-12 Education

** 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 an experienced  
** Construction Project Manager
** to work on K-12 Education projects.

** Responsibilities** :

+ Collaborates with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure an acceptable product according to contract specifications, local and federal codes, regulations, and district policy.

+ Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.

+ Interface directly with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

+ Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.

+ Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.

+ Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.

+ Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines, reports status and variances.

+ Managing the change control process.

+ Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure Client approvals, and issue change orders.

+ Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk with management support.

+ 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.

+ Quality Control - Ensuring compliance with quality standards as defined by Turner & Townsend Heery and the client.

+ Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.

+ Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.

+ Is an integral part of the project delivery resources/team to achieve project goals.

+ Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.

+ Facilitates project meetings when appropriate.

+ Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.

+ Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.

+ Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

+ Ensuring prompt client invoicing and monitoring project and program financial status.

+ Financial management - track and manage all budget components of projects utilizing financial system in order to monitor a project's financial status.

** Qualifications*
* + Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.

+ Great time management skills. Ensure that 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.

+ Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.

+ Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified.

+ Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.

+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and contract documents.

+ Working knowledge in MS Project.

+ Knowledge of contracts and construction practices.

+ Key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.

** Education /*
* ** Experience** :

+ Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the design and construction industry on public-sector projects, ideally with K-12 Education projects.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

+ College degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field or equivalent related experience.

+ Professional registration (PE, RA, AIA) preferred.

+ LEED accreditation and/or PMP…