Assistant Construction/Maintenance Project Manager

Fairfax County Government; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced On Site Construction QA/QC Project Manager to lead and oversee the construction activities and review the quality aspects of complex construction/renovation projects in northern Vermont.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellent project delivery, particularly in quality assurance, quality control, and on-site project management within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or Green Card required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant construction management experience.
• Preferred OSHA 30, CCM, or PMP certifications.
• Experience implementing QA/QC plans and site safety programs.
• Excellent time management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Support internal teams and stakeholders, overseeing construction efforts and progress reporting.
• Manage contracts and budgets, ensuring alignment with cost budgets.
• Develop and coordinate detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations through regular site inspections and audits.
• Identify and address quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
• Proactively manage construction risks and coordinate GC actions on risk.
• Review drawings for constructability and provide input during early project phases.
• Create and coordinate reporting for the construction team.
• Coordinate RFI and submittal processes, ensuring alignment with budgets.
• Assist clients with coordinating construction efforts to support safety and QA/QC programs.
• Establish success criteria focusing on time, cost, technical, and quality performance.
• Support contractors and purchasing strategy development and execution.
• Lead schedule ownership or support the scheduler, tracking critical actions and milestones.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to track progress.
• Review as-built documents and closeout items with project teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams including subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

QA/QC oversight

On-site project management

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced ‘On Site’ Construction QA/QC Project Manager to lead and oversee the construction activities and review the quality aspects of complex construction/renovation projects in northern Vermont. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellent project delivery, particularly in quality assurance, quality control, and on-site project management within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Support internal teams and stakeholders, overseeing construction efforts, and progress reporting.
• Manage contracts and budgets, ensuring alignment with cost budgets.
• Develop and coordinate detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations through regular site inspections and audits.
• Identify and address quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
• Proactively manage construction risks and coordinate GC actions on risk.
• Review drawings for constructability and provide construction input during early project phases.
• Create and coordinate monthly, daily, and event reporting for the construction team.
• Issue meeting minutes and documentation for site progress and other required meetings.
• Coordinate and support the RFI and submittal process, ensuring alignment with cost budgets.
• Assist the clients with PM coordinating construction efforts to support safety, QA/QC, and labor relations programs.
• Establish success criteria for the project, focusing on time, cost, technical, and quality performance.
• Support contractors and purchasing strategy development and execution.
• Act as project schedule owner or support the scheduler, tracking critical actions and milestones.
• Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to track and report progress.
• Review as-built documents and other closeout items with project teams.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, permits, and compliance records.
• Ensure integration of battery systems with existing factory infrastructure.
• Monitor and report on health and safety aspects of battery retrofit activities, ensuring alignment with project standards and regulations.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• MUST BE US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of the education background noted above, candidates who can demonstrate 10 years' experience in the above disciplines will be considered.
• Preferred certifications include OSHA 30, CCM, or PMP.
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring construction projects with QA/QC plans and/or contractor site safety plans.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure projects are managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently, and on time.
• Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Ensure key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full‑time role is $120K-$130K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications. On‑site and offshore 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.