Project Manager-Retail Bank Ground Up Construction

Turner & Townsend; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States seeks a Project Manager for the financial services client account to support retail bank construction goals. You will lead ground-up and branch renovation projects in Florida, focusing on sites along the Atlantic Coast or Tampa/Orlando markets based on your location.

The role is remote with about 20–40% travel to project sites. As part of the Project Management function, you will manage project initiation through completion, oversee budgets, schedules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience; LEED AP, PMP, or CCM preferred.
• Experience with Kahua, MS Project, Smartsheet; proficient in MS Office.
• Ground-up, retail, or financial services project experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and perform basic cost calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for commercial real estate projects.
• Interface directly with clients to prepare scope, budgets, schedules, and risk plans.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and payment requisitions for cost control.
• Coordinate with Cost Advisory and architecture/engineering teams.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Financial analysis

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kahua

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Description

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

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.

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.

About the Role

The Project Manager provides consulting services to our financial services client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives for retail bank construction.

The Project Manager will lead both ground up and new branch renovations in Florida with an emphasis on sites along the Atlantic Coast or Tampa/Orlando markets based on candidate’s location.

This job is part of the Project Management function responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

This is a remote role requiring project site visits equaling approximately 20%-40% day-travel weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for commercial real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Interface directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project, including the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction, review the status of work completed during the period covered, review that work is proceeding in a proper manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions and budget status, review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance, review of change orders, review of Developer's monthly Job Cost Reports, opine on adequacy of contingency, review of construction and disbursement schedules, review of lien waiver and other documentation.
• Review contract blueprints and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering standard methodologies.
• Analyze the Developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the Developer, contractor, and subcontractors.
• Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both Contractor and Architect's qualification statements.
• Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted documents including but not limited to zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits and approvals, utility company approval letters, soil and foundation engineering reports, and designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
• On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Kahua, MS Project, or similar project management software. Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.
• Ground up, retail, and/or financial services experience is strongly desired. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts, construction practices, and the ability to read architectural drawings.
• Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Benefits & Work Environment

To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Policy and Commitment

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.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.