Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery are looking for a Project Manager to work on multi‑disciplined real estate project solutions for Higher Education clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

Roles involve the responsibilities listed below and may require on‑site presence with one day of remote work as well as travel to other NVAA campuses in the Northern VA area.

• Provides overall management and administration of pre‑design, design, and construction and commissioning services.
• Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals (such as MDE, DNR, WSSC) are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.
• Provides overall project cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.
• Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions; ensures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule, and at the prescribed level of quality.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• Provides leadership to various individuals associated with each capital project. Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
• Partners with planners during scope development, cost estimates, and project scheduling and may assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.
• Works closely with client representatives on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Administers the process of selecting design professionals, consultants, and contractors to design and construct capital projects.
  • This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.

Minimum Qualifications (includes minimum education, experience, knowledge/skills & abilities)

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including managing multiple renovation projects and/or new construction projects.
• Experience managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.
• Demonstrated independent decision‑making in previous positions.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) include:
• Thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices.
• Ability to independently manage and coordinate multiple design and construction projects.
• Effective oral and written communication and competence with computer email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and automated project management systems.
• Ability to create management reports.
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, campus administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and develop & manage value‑engineering efforts.
• Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.

• On‑site presence required with one day of remote work.
• Travel to other NVAA campuses in the Northern VA area may be required.
• On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.