Project Manager - Construction Management

Turnertownsend; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend in San Francisco seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple tenant improvement and development projects for high-profile clients. You will manage diverse stakeholders, drive project activities with minimal supervision, and ensure governance and quality across all project phases.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction project management, excels at strategic thinking, and can coordinate across architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Three+ years experience in construction project management leading complex projects.
• Experience managing multiple tenant improvement and development projects in commercial real estate.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage demanding stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Track milestones and proactively prevent schedule delays.
• Ensure governance, processes, and systems across all phases.
• Support cost control, value engineering, and constructability considerations.
• Prepare and present formal project status reports and executive updates.
• Coordinate and oversee cross-functional teams to align with client expectations.
• Direct coordination between designers, engineers, and contractors through structured reporting.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and improve client satisfaction.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Procore

SOX awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Procore

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our San Francisco construction management team. This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple large-scale tenant improvement and development projects for high-profile clients. You will be responsible for managing several concurrent projects, each with unique scopes, timelines, and stakeholder groups, in one of the most dynamic markets in the country.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-driven professional with a strong background in construction project management. You should be comfortable taking initiative, managing multiple stakeholders, and driving project activities with minimal supervision. A passion for excellence, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and supply chain partners to ensure successful delivery of complex and compliant construction projects.
• Oversee the analysis, tracking, and management of critical milestone activities to proactively prevent schedule delays.
• Ensure robust project governance, processes, and systems are implemented and consistently followed across all phases.
• Champion the application of best practices and continuous improvement on all assigned projects.
• Prepare and present formal project status reports and executive-level updates as required.
• Monitor the progress of multiple concurrent construction projects to ensure adherence to approved design standards and client expectations.
• Direct the coordination between all suppliers and consultants through structured reporting tools and regular performance reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information through structured communication protocols, meetings, and documentation.
• Lead forecasting and updating of key project milestones, ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
• Supervise and guide local design teams to ensure compliance with commission criteria and project objectives.
• Provide expert-level technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond promptly and effectively to requests for information from the field, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Offer strategic input on cost control, value engineering, and constructability to optimize project outcomes.
• Independently review and assess reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and cost data from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services and enhance client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams on methods to achieve both client and business objectives.
• Ensure that key project insights and lessons learned are captured and shared across the organization.
• Identify and implement improvements to internal systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients and contributing to proposal efforts.
• Balance competing priorities across multiple clients and projects, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate internal resources and external partners to maintain alignment across simultaneous project timelines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate challenges and make informed decisions across their portfolio of 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, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent are preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Extensive experience managing multiple concurrent tenant improvement and development projects, ideally in commercial real estate.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage demanding stakeholders across several projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and construction project management platforms such as Procore.
• Ability and willingness to work in the San Francisco office and travel to project sites as required.
• Experience working in the United States, with specific knowledge of the California Bay Area construction market.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and project scopes simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
• Experience developing and implementing scalable project management systems and tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strat