Senior Project Manager - K-12 Construction Project Management (Anticipated Opening

Position: Senior Project Manager - K-12 Construction Project Management (Anticipated Opening)
** 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
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* * lead a staff responsible for individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for K-12 clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.  The ideal candidates will have a background working on construction projects related to K-12, Higher Education, or the Public Sector.

*** This role requires on site presence*
* ** Responsibilities: *
* + Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.

+ Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.

+ Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

+ Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process.

+ Conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.

+ Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.

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

+ Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.

+ Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.

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

+ Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.

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

+ 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.

+ Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

+ Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.).

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* Supervisory Responsibilities:

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* + Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.

+ Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.

+ Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval.

+ Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.

+ Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.

+ Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

+ Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team). Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.

** SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.*
* ** Qualifications*
* + Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents, including design and construction contracts.

+ Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.

+ Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.

+ Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.

+ Ability to motivate and…