Self-Perform Ops Project Lead - Construction

Turner Construction Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced leader to direct Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects, overseeing pursuit, staffing, planning, budgeting and risk management on complex construction programs.

The role emphasizes building high-performance teams, maintaining client relationships, managing contracts, schedules, and safety protocols, while coordinating with owners, architects and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program and 8+ years of related experience or equivalent combination
• Supervision or management experience preferred
• Prior union management experience desired
• Strong knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and accounting principles
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computer applications and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Provide leadership to foster environment of diversity and inclusion for all staff.
• Develop and improve assigned client relationships, fostering trusted advisor status.
• Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements.
• Promote involvement in community to build strategic relationships.
• Foster internal, architect, owner, vendor, and supplier relations.
• Assist in development and update master schedule for SPO, distribute schedule to trade partners.
• Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret reports to ensure adherence to budget.
• Manage productivity tracking and Quality Control programs.
• Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with ethics and company policies.
• Manage field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
• Develop and implement project safety protocols.
• Oversee pay applications and timely payment operations.
• Coordinate with accounting on supplier invoices and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced leader to direct Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects, overseeing pursuit, staffing, planning, budgeting and risk management on complex construction programs.

The role emphasizes building high-performance teams, maintaining client relationships, managing contracts, schedules, and safety protocols, while coordinating with owners, architects and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.