Director, Project Management Lead

Turnertownsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Houston seeks an experienced Director of Project Management to lead the local Healthcare practice, oversee a team of Project Managers, and drive delivery excellence across major healthcare projects and programs.

The role focuses on strategy, client engagement, business development, and market growth, with accountability for governance, risk management, and high-quality client outcomes. On-site presence is required with flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of healthcare construction project management experience.
• 2+ years leading large multi-discipline teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record delivering PM services and driving growth.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Houston Project Management practice and its delivery across healthcare projects.
• Direct staffing, professional development, and succession planning for the PM team.
• Drive client engagement, business development, and market growth in Houston.
• Establish governance, quality controls, and delivery standards across projects.
• Champion accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement in the team.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (construction/related)

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

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 Healthcare 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 Healthcare 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 Industry Project Management practice.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Healthcare 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.

Key Behaviors - Minimum Requirements

• 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 of Healthcare 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.
• 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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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