Senior Construction Project Manager- Education Projects

** 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  
** Senior Construction Project Manager
** to work on construction projects with education clients in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, be able to take the initiative and drive activities with limited supervision.

** Responsibilities** :

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

+ Financial management - Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial system in order to monitor 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.

+ Quality Control - Ensuring compliance with quality standards.

+ 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.

+ Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.

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

+ General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.

+ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

** Qualifications*
* + Eight (8) years experience as a PM on public sector projects of varying type - primarily public sector, vertical, renovations, deferred maintenance, and tenant improvements.

+ Ability to travel every day to client location in Santa Barbara, CA - on-site or at project site - limited remote work.

+ Excellent organization, written and verbal skills.

+ Experience managing budgets and schedules.

+ 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.

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

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

+ Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the public sector construction industry.

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

+ BS degree in construction management, engineering or architecture (an AA can be acceptable with sufficient project experience).

+ Experienced in using various PMiS software.

+ Skilled in MS Office, Adobe, Bluebeam.

+ Membership in relevant professional organizations preferred (CCM,PMP,PE).

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