Construction Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. The role is full-time and on-site in Richmond, VA, requiring oversight of cost, schedule and quality from start to finish.

Responsibilities include site visits, progress reviews, change order handling, subcontracts and documenting project status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and five+ years of progressively responsible project experience.
• Experience managing multiple renovation and/or new construction projects over $1M.
• Experience with A/E consultants and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Review project status, cost and schedule reports.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specs and codes.
• Review subcontracts, change orders and payment requisitions.
• Prepare construction risk assessments and status reports.
• Support SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

MS Project

Reading drawings

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Cost management software

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 Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

The Construction Project Manager shall manage all facets of project management for individual projects while protecting the client’s best interests in a manner that will facilitate delivering quality projects on-time and within budget.

Location: Full time, on site in Richmond, VA

Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction.
• Review status of work completed during the period covered.
• Review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
• Review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance.
• Review of change orders.
• Review of developer's monthly job cost reports, opine on adequacy of contingency.
• Review of construction and disbursement schedules.
• Review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the developer.
• Prepare project status reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
• Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering best practices.
• Analyze the developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the developer, contractor and subcontractors.
• Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both contractor and architect's qualification statements.
• Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted document including but not limited to:
  • zoning approvals
  • certified surveys
  • building permits and approvals,
  • utility company approval letters
  • soil and foundation engineering reports
  • designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
• Prepare construction risk assessment reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
• May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
• Conducts advanced financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
• Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, which includes managing multiple renovation projects, small (over $1M ‐ $50M) and/or new construction projects. Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration. Must have been in position that demonstrates independent decision‑making.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.