Construction Project Manager- Federal Facilities

Turner & Townsend; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the oversight of a major occupied federal high-rise modernization project in downtown Oakland. You will coordinate complex building system upgrades, vertical transportation, and envelope improvements within an active federal environment.

Federal project experience is required, with preference for GSA familiarity. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing federal building projects.
• Experience delivering projects within occupied buildings.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex MEP and building modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead project delivery from planning through construction and closeout.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee contractor performance, cost controls, and change management.
• Coordinate construction activities within an occupied federal facility.
• Review schedules, monthly progress reports, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Facilitate partnering meetings and executive-level briefings.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements, quality standards, and project objectives.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and occupancy coordination activities.

Skills

Project management

Federal projects experience

Occupied building experience

MEP & building modernization

Education

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

Job description

• Full-time

Company 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.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client‑centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead project and construction oversight services for a major occupied federal high‑rise facility modernization project in downtown Oakland. The assignment includes coordination of complex building system upgrades, vertical transportation modernization, building envelope improvements, roofing, and mechanical infrastructure replacement within an active federal environment. Federal project experience is required, with General Services Administration (GSA) experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead project delivery from planning through construction and closeout.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee contractor performance, cost controls, and change management.
• Coordinate construction activities within an occupied federal facility.
• Review schedules, monthly progress reports, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Facilitate partnering meetings and executive‑level briefings.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements, quality standards, and project objectives.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and occupancy coordination activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing federal building projects.
• Experience delivering projects within occupied buildings.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex MEP and building modernization projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct General Services Administration (GSA) experience.
• Experience managing elevator modernization and vertical transportation projects.
• Experience with high‑rise office, courthouse, or federal campus facilities.
• CCM, PE, RA, CCM, or DBIA credentials.
• Familiarity with the GSA P‑100

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140k-$185kper 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.

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