Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced  Senior Project Manager  to join our team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects and possess strong people leadership skills along with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and cost control.
• Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments.
• Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• 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 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.
• Assures 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 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 projects; This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports. 
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Public sector experience in Oregon (city, county, or government facilities), preferably supporting criminal justice or public safety facilities within the last 5 years with positive client references.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and build long-standing client relationships with strong references.
• Expertise in ORS and OAR compliance and Oregon public procurement practices, including ability to train others.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects through full lifecycle (planning, design, construction, closeout).
• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, change management, and financial oversight (cash flow, forecasting, reporting).
• Experience administering consultant/contractor procurement, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Proficiency in project controls, document management systems, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory approvals processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management skills across agencies and teams.
• Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and take initiative.
• CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes managing multi-million dollar construction projects. 
• Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration. 
• Must have been in a position, which demonstrates independent decision-making.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K per year . Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and

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