Project Manager-Retail Construction

Turnertownsend; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager to provide consulting for a retail client, overseeing fit-outs and relocations from initiation to completion. The role is remote with about 25% travel to client sites nationwide.

You will manage all areas of project management for commercial real estate projects, interface with clients for scope, budget, schedule, quality control, and risk. Strong CRE experience required.

Qualifications

• Must have 5–8 years of relevant experience in retail commercial real estate construction project management.
• LEED AP, PMP and/or CCM designations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Smartsheet experience beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of leases, contracts and construction practices; ability to read architectural drawings.
• Interpersonal skills with proactive, inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project management for commercial real estate projects from initiation through completion.
• Interface with clients to prepare scope of work, budgets, schedules, and risk plans.
• Define project delivery resources, issue RFPs, evaluate bids, and recommend resources.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with client requirements.
• Maintain data integrity and timely, coordinated project documentation.
• Build action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule; track progress and report variances.
• Identify threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Apply standard principles to deliver innovative solutions and mentor others.

Skills

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Reading architectural drawings

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LEED AP

PMP

CCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

About the role

The Project Manager provides consulting services to our retail client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Projects consist of retail fit-outs and relocations.

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

• Role is remote but requires approximately 25% travel to client sites nationally.

What you'll do

• 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 project elements, including the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Build action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
• Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Mentor others and share knowledge of your job subject area and have broad understanding of several job fields within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with company values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

What you'll need

• 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 preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Retail commercial real estate construction project management experience required. Vendor management experience strongly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Smartsheet experience is beneficial.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings.
• Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

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.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. 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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.