Junior PM: Life Sciences & High-Tech Construction

Turnertownsend; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager with civil engineering background to oversee cost, schedule, and budgets across Life Sciences, High Tech, or Logistics facilities in Lombardy, Italy. You will coordinate GCs, vendors, and consultants, review proposals, and advocate for the client in disputes or change orders.

The role requires fluency in English and Italian, strong communication skills, and a track record in delivering multi-party projects with financing and business development

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in Life Sciences, High Tech facility, or Logistics construction.
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated team player with entrepreneurial thinking and creativity.
• Experience in managing teams, delivering commissions, and business development.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project cost, schedule, and budgets, including analysis and tracking of critical milestone activities.
• Oversee and coordinate General Contractor, vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve construction proposals, pricing, scopes, and cost-loaded schedules.
• Assess work-in-place, approve capital expenditure spends, and review requests for payment.
• Lead client meetings and advocate on behalf of the client during disputes, modifications, or change orders.
• Monitor and report on factors influencing construction costs, supporting engineering decisions relating to project cost and budget.
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews, ensuring equipment meets project timelines.
• Manage the transfer of building operations to the client, including close-out documentation and warranties.
• Review and validate cost estimates prepared by contractors and within the client's organisation.
• Identify and record occurrences that might result in claims, acting on the client's behalf.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Report writing

Presentations

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

Business development

English & Italian

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager with civil engineering background to oversee cost, schedule, and budgets across Life Sciences, High Tech, or Logistics facilities in Lombardy, Italy. You will coordinate GCs, vendors, and consultants, review proposals, and advocate for the client in disputes or change orders.

The role requires fluency in English and Italian, strong communication skills, and a track record in delivering multi-party projects with financing and business development