Construction Project Manager- Government Facilities

Turner & Townsend; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of government facility projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on construction management experience, manage multiple projects ranging from $50K to $2M, and demonstrate strong organizational and decision-making skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering impactful projects for clients in various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience managing multiple construction projects under $2 Million.
• Experience managing A/E consultant services and construction administration.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project authorization and funding before beginning activities.
• Assure jurisdictional approvals and compliance with codes.
• Manage project cost control, schedule, and quality assurance.
• Lead contractors and coordinate project activities.
• Work closely with client representatives daily.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Company Overview

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 a Project Manager to support the planning and execution of real estate government facility projects. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience managing construction projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

The PM would need to be a motivated and strong manager that is able to manage multiple projects ranging from $50K-$2M.

Location & Employment

Full‑time on site based in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding are in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project close out activities.
• Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for multiple projects simultaneously from pre‑construction through close‑out.
• Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.
• Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• Provides leadership to various contractors associated with each project.
• Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline to contractors, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
• Partners with architects and engineers during scope development, cost estimates and project scheduling and will assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.
• Works closely with client representatives on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Administers the process of selecting consultants and contractors which includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes managing multiple projects including tenant fit out, and MEP projects, under $2 Million.
• Experience should also include managing A/E consultant services and construction administration.
• Must have been in a position, which demonstrates independent decision‑making.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices.
• Ability to independently manage and coordinate multiple design and construction projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and automated project management systems.
• Ability to create management reports.
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, campus administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value‑engineering efforts.
• Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Ability to function in a team‑oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.

Preferences

• Professional registration, CCM Certification Preferred

Additional Information

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.