Senior Construction Project Manager - Public Sector

Turner & Townsend; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee public-sector construction projects in Clearwater, FL. This full-time, onsite role requires 5–7 years of experience in project management, strong technical and communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include stakeholder management, tracking project milestones, and producing status reports. The firm values diversity and encourages inclusivity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a relevant field.
• 5–7 years of project management experience required.
• Strong organizational and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders to deliver compliant projects.
• Track and manage critical milestone activities.
• Produce formal project status reports.

Skills

Project management experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of construction

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of major public‑sector construction projects. This position plays a key role in coordinating design and construction activities, providing owner’s representation, and ensuring projects advance in alignment with client expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of building and infrastructure projects, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Projects may include new facility construction, capital program initiatives, and renovation work across a variety of public‑sector facilities. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple project types and navigating the regulatory landscape associated with municipal construction. Experience in infrastructure delivery is highly beneficial.

*This is a full‑time, onsite position based at the client’s facility in Clearwater, FL.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects.
• Analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
• Verify that effective project governance, processes, and system are utilized.
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects.
• Produce formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly.
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Rapidly respond to RFIs from the field.
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Conduct independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking – provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives.
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project are captured.
• Process improvement – identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or an applicable bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong organizational and management skills – the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

Equal Opportunity

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