Project Manager- Office Interiors

Turner & Townsend; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex corporate interior projects in the NYC area.

Responsible for driving inception through turnover, coordinating design, engineering, procurement and construction, and interfacing with a high-profile client. On-site presence is required 2-3 days per week, with flexibility based on client needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs/projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project plans and programs.
• Coordinate design, engineering and construction activities.
• Manage procurement of services and liaise between client and professionals.
• Oversee budgets, schedules and QA/QC requirements.
• Attend meetings and track follow-up items; ensure close-out documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is engaged to support our clients with many complex projects, responsible for all aspects of program and project management throughout the NYC area as well around the world. As such, we are seeking a Project Manager who will act as the day-to-day interface with our high-profile commercial real estate client and be responsible for projects of multiple sizes and scales, driving them from inception through turnover.

On-site presence is required 2-3 days within the week. Requirements may change depending on our client\'s needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support to lead the development and management of the project\'s strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner.
• Support design, engineering and construction team through planning, design, preconstruction and construction activities.
• Initiate and manage the procurement of design, construction and consultant services.
• Serve as liaison between client and design/construction professionals.
• Oversee and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents.
• Lead value engineering sessions as necessary to reduce cost.
• Develop, monitor and update the master project budget and schedule.
• Provide analysis of budgets and schedules and their effect on the financial objectives and schedule of the project.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Meet with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants to present the project status and anticipate issues.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation and sequencing.
• Lead all aspects of the project, including the budget, schedule, operational needs, procedures, client standards, QA/QC program requirements, as well as individual roles and responsibilities.
• Attend owner, architect and contractor meetings, taking the meeting notes and managing the follow-up action items.
• Establish and oversee project close out documentation and processes through to completion.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.

Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering high-quality programs/projects.
• Able to display exceptionally strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop and maintain long-term relationships with all members of the team.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and other relevant software platforms.
• AutoCAD proficiency is mandatory.
• Furniture installation experience is required.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in design and construction of corporate interior projects.
• Consulting experience is preferred.
• Corporate Tenant Improvement experience is preferred.

Additional Information:

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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