Director, Project Management, Houston Team Lead

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Houston seeks an experienced Director of Project Management to lead the local PM practice, oversee a team of project managers, and deliver major projects.

This role focuses on strategic direction, client engagement, business development, and the expansion of PM services in the Houston market.

The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, foster a One-Business culture, and uphold quality standards, with on-site presence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high performing multi discipline teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
• Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in various sectors.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Houston Project Management practice, providing strategic direction, oversight, and accountability for growth and delivery excellence.
• Manage the Houston-based Project Management team, staffing, development, succession planning, utilization, and alignment with objectives.
• Drive expansion of PM presence in Houston through client engagement, business development, industry involvement, and strategic relationships.
• Foster collaboration across lines, offices, and sectors to promote a One Business culture and integrated service delivery.
• Establish and maintain project management delivery standards, governance, quality controls, and best practices.
• Oversee escalation for project performance, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Plan workforce and allocate resources to ensure delivery of commitments.
• Develop growth strategies, annual plans, and revenue targets for the Houston office.
• Represent the firm in the Houston business community through industry events and associations.
• Champion accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement; develop future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Business development

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering

Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering

Job description

Director, Project Management, Houston Team Lead

• Full-time

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.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to lead the Houston Project Management practice, overseeing a team of Project Managers and the delivery of project management services across major projects and programs. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence, business growth, client engagement, market development, and the continued expansion of our project management service offering in the Houston region.

The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of the Houston Project Management practice, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and accountability for the growth, performance, and delivery excellence of the local project management business.
• Lead and manage the Houston-based Project Management team, ensuring appropriate staffing, professional development, succession planning, utilization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive the expansion of Turner & Townsend's Project Management presence in the Houston market through client engagement, business development initiatives, industry involvement, and strategic relationship management.
• Foster collaboration across business lines, offices, and sectors to promote a One Business culture and maximize opportunities for integrated service delivery.
• Establish and maintain project management delivery standards, governance frameworks, quality controls, and best practices to ensure consistent and successful project outcomes.
• Act as the senior escalation point for Houston-based project management commissions, providing executive oversight and guidance on project performance, commercial matters, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation across the Houston Project Management team to ensure optimal utilization, capability development, and delivery of client commitments.
• Partner with regional and national leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, annual business plans, revenue targets, and operational objectives for the Houston office.
• Represent Turner & Townsend in the Houston business community through industry organizations, conferences, client events, and professional associations, enhancing brand recognition and market visibility.
• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement while developing future leaders within the Houston Project Management practice.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
• Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
• Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
• Process improvement – Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals.
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high performing multi discipline teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
• Exceptional Business development ambition and acumen and demonstrated experience in achieving drive business growth.
• Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in; commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

*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.

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