Senior Project Manager, Industrial & Tech Facilities

Turner & Townsend; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Project Manager (Industrial, Science & Technology) in Lombardy to lead cost, schedule, and contract administration on complex life sciences and high-tech facilities. The role oversees GC, vendors, and consultants through the full lifecycle, ensuring value and client advocacy.

The candidate will manage budgets, risks, and change orders with strong communication and leadership, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering critical milestones on time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience as a Senior 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

Senior Project Manager experience

Life Sciences / High Tech facility / 3

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Advanced spreadsheets

Report writing

Presentations

Team management

Entrepreneurial thinking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Project Manager (Industrial, Science & Technology) in Lombardy to lead cost, schedule, and contract administration on complex life sciences and high-tech facilities. The role oversees GC, vendors, and consultants through the full lifecycle, ensuring value and client advocacy.

The candidate will manage budgets, risks, and change orders with strong communication and leadership, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering critical milestones on time.