Construction Project Manager- K-12 Bond Program

Turner & Townsend

  • Portland, OR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Company DescriptionFounded 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 DescriptionTurner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team and lead K-12 construction projects across the Portland metro area.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 the financial system in order to monitor a project's financial status.
  • Project planning, including producing a 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
  • Ability to effectively present information.
  • Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
  • Ability to calculate complex figures.
  • Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
  • Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
  • Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
  • Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
  • Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
  • Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
  • Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
  • Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized
Education and Experience:
  • 5-10 years managing public sector construction projects including design and construction phases.
  • 3 years minimum experience with K-12 construction projects. Experience with occupied school construction is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Experience with ORS compliance and public sector procurements.
  • Experience with alternative contract delivery - CM/GC specific.
  • Licensure as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desired.
Preferences:
  • CCM or CACM certification.
  • Professional DBIA certification.
  • Experience with Progressive D/B delivery.
Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.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.Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-JS3Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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