Program Manager – Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Program Manager to manage a key technology client's projects and achieve strategic goals. Responsibilities include overseeing project management best practices, stakeholder engagement, and programme reporting. Key qualifications include strong communication skills, a Master's degree in a relevant field, and 5–7 years of construction management experience. The role is onsite in San Francisco, with a salary range of $140K to $150K per year.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to supervise team members and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to present data visually.

Responsibilities

• Provide capital project advice and guidance for specific stage-gate improvements.
• Manage stakeholders including senior leadership and project controls.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure proper implementation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Analytical skills

Innovative in processes

Good understanding of contracts

Education

Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global consulting firm operating from 133 offices in 49 countries, delivering transformational programmes across the real‑estate, infrastructure and natural‑resources sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to work directly with a key technology client to achieve the organisation’s financial and strategic goals across its programme of works.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge in project and programme management best practices and applications.
• Provide capital project advice and leading practice guidance to assist with specific stage‑gate improvements.
• Manage stakeholders, including senior leadership, district programme managers, design execution, construction, project controls group and more.
• Oversee quality control of set processes and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proper implementation.
• Develop and oversee programme reporting to key stakeholders and programme governance, including planning metrics and KPIs.
• Develop programme improvement initiatives.
• Set up and manage programme tools – such as decision‑making framework, action trackers, issue trackers, risk registers, programme directories etc.
• Manage the programme operational framework, including the set‑up, preparation and facilitation of programme meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to supervise team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to bring innovation to existing processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to visually present data.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to supervise team members.
• Multitasking and time‑management in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Innovativeness in processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with visual presentation of data.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.

Desired

• Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management or a related technical field.
• 5–7 years of on‑site construction management experience.
• Accreditation by AACE, PMI or similar associations.

Salary Range

$140K – $150K per year (base salary only).

Work Arrangement

Onsite / in‑office work is required. This is not a remote role.

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