Public Sector Project Delivery Director

Heery; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Director of Project Management to lead a team of project managers delivering major public sector programs. You will drive service excellence, oversee client engagement and market outreach, and set strategy in line with the business plan.

The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to grow the project management service offering through winning work and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a PM team delivering major projects.
• Strong client engagement and market outreach capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project management team to deliver on accountabilities.
• Oversee client communications and PM services across projects.
• Lead research on construction market conditions and publish insights.
• Produce thought leadership reports for market positioning.
• Manage strategic and operational aspects of PM services, including resourcing and financials.
• Set team strategy aligned with the Business Plan and drive growth.
• Develop and mentor staff, fostering learning, respect and inclusion.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Business development

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering

Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Director of Project Management to lead a team of project managers delivering major public sector programs. You will drive service excellence, oversee client engagement and market outreach, and set strategy in line with the business plan.

The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to grow the project management service offering through winning work and mentoring staff.