Lead Project Manager – Retail Bank Construction (Ground-Up)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of retail banking branch ground-up and fit-out construction projects. You will manage multiple fast-paced initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 25%-30% regional travel to project sites, strong client focus, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing retail and/or banking ground-up and/or fit-out construction projects.
• Experience overseeing multi-site retail construction projects and fast-track project delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and construction administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project management software platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple branch renovation and retail banking improvement projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate and manage stakeholders including banking clients, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, facilities teams, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones, critical paths, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Ensure effective project governance, standards, processes, and reporting frameworks across all projects.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, executive summaries, risk registers, and leadership updates.
• Oversee the execution of branch renovations to ensure compliance with client design standards, brand requirements, security protocols, and operational needs.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls to ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.
• Coordinate planning and execution activities to minimize disruption to branch operations, customers, and employees during renovations.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, construction teams, vendors, and banking operations teams through regular meetings and project updates.
• Monitor design development, permitting activities, procurement schedules, construction progress, and project closeout requirements.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Review project documentation, drawings, schedules, budgets, and contractor deliverables to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Lead issue resolution efforts, including responding to field conditions, RFIs, change requests, and operational challenges.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Support value engineering initiatives and recommend cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, customer experience, or regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all renovations are completed in accordance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and banking security guidelines.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for program improvements, process efficiencies, and expanded services within the retail banking portfolio.
• Support business development efforts by fostering positive client relationships and identifying future project opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of retail banking branch ground-up and fit-out construction projects. You will manage multiple fast-paced initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 25%-30% regional travel to project sites, strong client focus, and excellent communication.