Project Manager - Construction

Turner & Townsend; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support corporate real estate and capital improvement projects in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

You will act as an owner's representative, guiding projects from initiation through closeout while maintaining exceptional client service and delivering on scope, budget, schedule, quality and stakeholder expectations. The role requires leading planning, budgeting, scheduling and procurement, coordinating architects, engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial real estate, corporate occupier, construction or consulting.
• Experience managing capital improvements, workplace, renovations or facility projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, procurement and consultant management skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management platforms (MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet).
• PMP, CCM or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact and trusted advisor for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple capital projects including renovations, workplace and facility improvements.
• Lead scoping, budgeting, scheduling and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors and vendors to meet objectives.
• Develop budgets, schedules, forecasts and status reporting.
• Monitor performance and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule or quality.
• Facilitate meetings and communicate project status and milestones to stakeholders.
• Review deliverables, contracts and cost estimates; manage change control processes.
• Support construction, occupancy, turnover and closeout activities.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for added value.
• Ensure governance, quality standards and continuous improvement practices.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Project Manager to support corporate real estate and capital improvement projects throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will serve as an owner's representative, leading projects from initiation through closeout while delivering exceptional client service and ensuring successful project outcomes related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple concurrent capital projects, including renovations, workplace, infrastructure, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Lead project planning efforts including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate and manage architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and status reporting.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks affecting cost, schedule, or quality.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to client stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Review consultant and contractor deliverables, contracts, proposals, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Manage project change control processes and ensure client approvals are obtained as required.
• Support project construction, occupancy, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
• Ensure application of best practices, governance procedures, and quality standards on all projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned across projects.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, construction, owner's representative, or consulting environments.
• Experience managing capital improvement, workplace, renovation, or facility-related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and consultant management.
• Excellent client‑facing, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Procore, or Smartsheet.
• PMP, CCM, or similar certification preferred.

Additional Information

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri and will support projects throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Regular client meetings and site visits are required.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

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.