Construction Program Manager - K-12 Projects

Turner & Townsend; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Program Manager in Salem, Oregon, to manage public sector school programs. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of project management experience in public sector projects and will ensure client satisfaction while meeting project requirements.

This role includes responsibilities such as conducting research, producing project plans, and liaising with clients. A competitive salary range of $140K-$165K per year is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a PM on public sector projects of varying scope.
• K-12 experience with modernizations, expansions, and capital maintenance.
• Experience managing planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout phases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and data collection.
• Work with the Senior PM to establish effective project processes.
• Produce project plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Project Management (PM)

Public Sector Experience

Client Satisfaction

Team Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

BS degree in construction management, engineering or architecture

Certifications (CCM, CACM, DBIA, Assoc DBIA, PMP or LCI)

Job description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery seeks a Construction Program Manager in the Willamette Valley area. The Program Executive will manage programs for public sector school programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking.
• Working with the Senior PM or PM to establish effective processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
• Producing project plans.
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators.
• Tracking and documenting changes.
• Preparing written project communication materials.
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports.
• Liaising with the client, contractors and designers.
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes, etc.
• Tasks are completed to the right accuracy and quality standards.
• Tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
• Client needs are dealt with in a helpful and attentive way.
• The cross‑functional team is supported in a helpful and positive manner.
• An effective contribution is made towards the overall project.
• Key information and data is effectively communicated and appropriately retained.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a PM on public sector projects of varying scope – vertical, renovations, deferred maintenance, and tenant improvements.
• K‑12 experience with modernizations, expansions, capital maintenance and green field construction.
• Experience managing the planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout phases of a project.
• Experience with alternative contract delivery – CM/GC specific.
• Experience with Oregon public contracting and ORS/OAR/BOLI compliance.
• Experience building and maintaining client satisfaction in their team/services.
• Experience working with/managing expectations of executive leadership within client organizations.
• Experience with preparing report and presenting to oversight/governance groups.
• Experience managing public relations/community engagement efforts.
• Experience developing and managing high performance teams.

Preferences

• BS degree in construction management, engineering or architecture – an AA can be acceptable with sufficient project experience.
• CCM, CACM, DBIA, Assoc DBIA, PMP or LCI certification.

Additional Information

Salary range: $140K-$165K 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. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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

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.