Construction Manager

Turner & Townsend; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Plc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Paris to oversee the renovation of office spaces with project values up to €2M. The role requires autonomy and involves managing projects from preliminary design through final acceptance. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining client relationships.

Ideal candidates should have a higher technical education and 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry. Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with different stages of commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of workspace layout regulations and building constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning to final delivery.
• Coordinate work with various companies involved.
• Maintain a rolling schedule for projects.
• Lead weekly meetings with construction companies.
• Ensure quality and safety processes are followed.

Skills

Project management

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Higher technical education (building/energy/electrical/IT, ESTP or equivalent)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Workplace: Based in rue de Prony office – Projets in France
Management: Under the Project Lead/Director
Work organization: Expect non-systematic night and/or weekend work
Languages: Fluent in both French & English

You will be responsible for the completion of tertiary sector projects, with a strong focus on the renovation of office spaces. These projects, with a value of up to €2M, will run from the preliminary design phase through to the final acceptance of the works.

Your main mission will be to:

• Manage the relocation of workstations.
• Oversee furniture orders and supply logistics.
• Coordinate with the Facility Management team.
• Have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Enforce the client's safety rules and CBRE standards.
• Monitoring the project and its profitability, ensuring the budget and schedule are respected, while also including risk management.
• Coordinate the work with the various companies involved (electrical lots, HVAC, etc.).
• Maintain a 3-week rolling schedule.
• Organize and lead a weekly meeting with the various construction companies.
• Ensure quality and Health, Safety, and Environment processes are followed throughout the project.
• Handle the final acceptance of the works, list any snags (defects), and resolve them.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues and risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead project-related negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Oversee contract administration and change orders.
• Utilize project management software for scheduling and resource tracking.
• Ensure client satisfaction.

This role requires a high degree of autonomy. You will be responsible for managing your projects from start to finish, from initial planning to final delivery, with minimal supervision. Your ability to take initiative, solve problems, and make decisions independently will be key to your success.

Qualifications

• You have a higher technical education (building/energy/electrical/IT, ESTP or equivalent) and possess 5 to 7 years of experience in the construction industry (FM/General Contractor/Client-side Project Management/Client's Assistant/Project Management).
• You are independent, meticulous, and are familiar with the different stages of carrying out commercial and/or industrial projects.
• You have an excellent team spirit, a sense of communication, and great client relations; you are agile and responsive.
• You have strong writing and presentation skills.
• You are familiar with the different trades and have technical knowledge.
• You have knowledge of the regulations related to the layout of workspaces and technical building constraints.

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.