Senior Project Director & Team Leader

Turner & Townsend; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Team Lead / Project Director to lead and develop a team of Project Managers and deliver project management services on major programs. The Director will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio and oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects that support growth and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes client engagement, market outreach, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and promoting best-in-class project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high performing multi-discipline teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
• Exceptional business development ambition and acumen with demonstrated growth experience.
• Experience with major construction sectors including commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers, delivering high-quality project management services on major programs.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects across diverse portfolios.
• Drive client engagement, market outreach, and business development.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with client objectives and ISO standards.
• Mentor staff and promote an upward career trajectory.
• Prepare proposals and responses for new clients/projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/architecture/engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Team Lead / Project Director to lead and develop a team of Project Managers and deliver project management services on major programs. The Director will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio and oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects that support growth and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes client engagement, market outreach, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and promoting best-in-class project