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Apply4itjobs; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a large-scale data center construction project for a leading technology client. The role covers inception through commissioning, with emphasis on consultancy, construction field experience and strong client-facing skills.

The candidate will lead pre-construction planning, budgeting, procurement, schedule management and close-out activities, coordinating with GC, AE and vendors on a complex program while adhering to EHS and SOX

Qualifications

• Formal project management methods.
• Cross-functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
• Experience in data center construction is preferred.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Pre-construction / Design / Planning: work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule.
• Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support contract negotiation, typically with Client’s PM and legal counsel.
• Coordinate Design Team activities and constructability review of project documents.
• Coordinate cost estimates with subs and vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Construction: manage GC and other vendors with on-site construction management team.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with required standards; monitor EHS policies.
• Lead procurement activities and coordinate owner-furnished equipment.
• Provide reports tracking project financials, change orders and cashflow.
• Monitor schedule, tracking and document control processes.
• Close Out: drive close-out timelines, collect warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals.

Skills

Formal project management methods

Client-facing experience

Cross-functional team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field (or PMP)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsendis looking for aSeniorProject Managerto support a large-scale, innovative data center construction project with a leading technology client. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have consultancy, construction field experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

Responsibilities

Pre-construction / Design / Planning:

• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
• Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel
• Coordinate Design Team activities.
• Ensure AE is completing requirements to meet municipal and AHJ demands
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
• Coordinate cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.

Construction

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
• Ensure quality control process – ensuring compliance with required standards
• Support client culture to ensure project and site is ran according to clients EHS policies
• Lead procurement activities and coordinate all owner furnished contractor installed equipment
• Provide report and tracking of project financials, including change order management & cashflow.
• Monitor schedule, tracking and analysis
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases.
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close Out

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Qualifications

• Formal Project Management methods.
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
• Experience in data center construction is preferred.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Preferred Education

• MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field.

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

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