Associate Director Project Manager - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to join our team. The role will support the Director of Project Management in driving growth and profitability through leadership, client management and service delivery.

The position emphasizes team leadership, proposal development, and cross-functional collaboration to expand business across the United States while delivering high-value projects for clients in real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Graduate degree in construction management, architecture or engineering preferred.
• Strong ability to manage client accounts and lead project teams.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of PM in managing client relationships and driving revenue.
• Lead bid teams and coordinate proposal generation with senior management.
• Attend client interviews to present service offerings.
• Mentor and coach project management staff to support career growth.
• Provide project updates, staffing plans, and issue/conflict resolution.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and develop US-wide strategy.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on relevant topics.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Business development

Communication skills

Proposal and bid leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

About Turner & Townsend

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Our impact

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Associate Director of Project Management to join our team. The Associate Director of Project Management will be a member of the management team and will primarily be responsible to support the Director of Project Management in driving growth and profitability of the business unit through leadership, new business development, client management and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, driving new revenue through the generation of new work and contract renewals on existing accounts.
• Lead bid teams and run proposal generation efforts in concert with the business generation and senior management teams.
• Attending client interviews to present our service offerings.
• Support the Director of PM by interviewing prospective candidates.
• Provide updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and where appropriate, highlighting issues of concern, and/or conflict.
• Provide effective line management for the staff members assigned to you, including coaching and mentoring, as necessary to assist them in achieving professional and career growth objectives.
• Financial Management-Utilize industry standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track the ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on a timely basis. Following up on accounts receivables
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities. Work with Senior Management team to develop strategies which promote Turner & Townsend across the U.S.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients and drive the client's diversification agenda.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on topics of relevant experience and knowledge and/or partner with other team members to generate new business.
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.
• Leadership of project management team responsible for planning and executing projects.
• Liaison with municipal authorities
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• A graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a project management role in the construction industry.
• Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
• Experience managing teams of individual project managers and supporting staff.
• Relevant consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of local construction market
• Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
• Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
• Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills

Additional Information

*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.

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