Program Director, Construction Projects (Menlo Park, CA)

Turner & Townsend; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

On-site in Menlo Park

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a Program Management Director to lead a high-value Tenant Improvement program for a premier global technology client. You will act as the primary commercial contact, ensuring fiscal discipline, benchmarking, and top-tier delivery across a mixed portfolio of $30M–$100M projects.

This on-site role (with some flexibility) requires at least 10 years in general contracting and program management, with a proven track record delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of relevant experience in General Contracting.
• PgMP or PMP certifications preferred.
• 10+ years leading commercial construction Tenant Improvement and New Construction projects, preferably in tech labs/workplace environments.
• Strong staffing, coaching, and performance management capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop innovative, scalable methods.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily team activities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Oversee large cross-functional workplace and tech lab projects from start to finish.
• Ensure schedules stay on track; escalate and resolve program issues.
• Manage internal and external relationships to support programs.
• Work with stakeholders to develop solutions and guide delivery.
• Create and distribute PMO reports and updated Gantt charts.
• Apply advanced knowledge to improve methods and processes.
• Mentor others and lead by example to align with company values.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align on program objectives.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

Skills

Project Management

PgMP/PMP

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

CBRE/Turner & Townsend is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Program Management Director to support a premier global technology client’s capital project portfolio in Menlo Park, CA. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the primary commercial point of contact, ensuring financial rigor, benchmarking excellence, and best-in-class delivery across a significant portfolio of capital projects.

As a Program Management Director based in Menlo Park, CA (on-site with flexibility), you will be instrumental in leading and executing complex a high-value Tenant Improvement (TI) program across our client's campus, with individual project values typically ranging from $30M to $100M. Your expertise will be critical in delivering diverse spaces, including general office and tech lab spaces. We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a minimum of 10 years of combined experience in General Contracting within the areas of Project and Program Management. You should have a proven track record of successfully managing high-complexity projects exceeding $30M.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee large cross-functional workplace and tech lab projects or programs from end to end using a formal process.
• Ensure that all functions remain on schedule and any issues get escalated and resolved so that the program gets completed on time.
• Manage internal and external relationships in support of programs.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop solutions and guide project teams throughout delivery.
• Create & distribute routine PMO reports, which include status reports and updated Gantt charts.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with our values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 10+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. PgMP or PMP certifications preferred
• 10+ years of experience managing commercial construction Tenant Improvement and New Construction projects and programs with a focus in tech labs and/or workplace construction.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Turner & Townsend, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Turner & Townsend is a global construction consultancy specializing in Program management, Cost management, and Advisory services. With a rich heritage spanning over 70 years, we have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients across various industries, including Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, and more. Our team of experts operates in over 100 offices worldwide, offering innovative solutions and driving positive change in the built environment.

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