Senior Critical Facilities Project Lead

Turnertownsend; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Chicago is seeking an experienced Critical Facilities Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale construction programs, coordinate architects, engineers, and suppliers, and ensure compliance with design standards and project governance.

The role emphasizes managing milestones, producing status reports, and safeguarding cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance, with on-site presence as client needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong organizational and management skills to work collaboratively with the broader team.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
• On-site presence may be required depending on client needs.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects.
• Analyze and track critical milestone activities to prevent schedule slips.
• Verify project governance, processes, and systems are applied.
• Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
• Monitor multiple construction projects to ensure design standards are applied.
• Interface with suppliers via monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field.

Skills

Strong organizational and management

Effective presentation

Excellent communication

On-site presence

SOX control responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Construction PM tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Chicago is seeking an experienced Critical Facilities Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale construction programs, coordinate architects, engineers, and suppliers, and ensure compliance with design standards and project governance.

The role emphasizes managing milestones, producing status reports, and safeguarding cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance, with on-site presence as client needs dictate.