Construction Project Manager - Public Sector Projects

Turner & Townsend Limited; Town of Trenton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Construction Project Manager for public sector projects in Trenton, NJ. This hybrid role involves managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance across multiple construction projects. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in project management, alongside strong organizational skills and proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
• Monitor progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, and general contractors.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Management skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Procore

Knowledge of construction project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering

Job description

Construction Project Manager - Public Sector Projects

Full-time

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.

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Project Manager to support large‑scale construction projects in the Trenton, NJ area. The ideal project manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service.

*This is a Hybrid opportunity. Job can be mostly remote, with jobsite visits a few times a month.*

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized.
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects.
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly.
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field.
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives.
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured.
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.

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.

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