Strategic Construction Project Lead

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide full on-site management and oversight for construction projects. You will support the client’s representative, lead schedule and cost control efforts, and drive successful delivery from conception through closeout.

The role requires 6–8 years of PM experience in construction, an Engineering or Architecture degree, and English and Spanish fluency. PMI certification is a plus and the position is based on-site in Colombia.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Engineering or Architecture degree.
• PMI certification is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide full project management services and on-site construction oversight on construction projects.
• Advise at project conception on approaches to achieve client objectives.
• Advise on procurement of resources.
• Contract and Budget ownership for direct contracts as assigned.
• Create and coordinate the detailed Project Execution Plan and coordinate GC PEP activities.
• Proactively manage risks related to construction, HES, and maintain the risk register.
• Support the design process, review drawings for constructability and provide input.
• Assist client PM in reviewing and reporting on construction progress, coordinate meetings and documentation.
• Coordinate RFI and Submittal processes with cost controller for budget alignment.
• Prepare and issue meeting minutes and other site progress documentation.
• Support safety, QA/QC and labor relations programs to meet objectives.
• Help establish project success criteria: time, cost, technical, quality.
• Ensure line managers are aware of quality, safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Support contractor purchasing strategy and its execution.
• Act as project schedule owner and maintain the schedule for critical actions.
• Conduct kickoff and regular meetings with stakeholders to track progress.
• Review as-built documents and closeout items.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide full on-site management and oversight for construction projects. You will support the client’s representative, lead schedule and cost control efforts, and drive successful delivery from conception through closeout.

The role requires 6–8 years of PM experience in construction, an Engineering or Architecture degree, and English and Spanish fluency. PMI certification is a plus and the position is based on-site in Colombia.