Senior Project Management Lead - Life Sciences

Turner & Townsend; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Project Management for Life Sciences to lead major projects and programs. You will support the Director by building client relationships, guiding bid teams, and delivering successful outcomes on complex engagements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strategic development, and hands-on leadership with on-site collaboration, cross-functional coordination, and strong communication skills to drive revenue growth and improve project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• A graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a project management role in the construction industry.
• Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
• Experience managing teams of individual project managers and supporting staff.
• Relevant consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of local construction market.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
• Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
• Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, driving new revenue through the generation of new work and contract renewals on existing accounts.
• Lead bid teams and run proposal generation efforts in concert with the business generation and senior management teams.
• Attend client interviews to present our service offerings.
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and where appropriate, highlighting issues of concern, and/or conflict.
• Provide effective line management for the staff members assigned to you, including coaching and mentoring, as necessary to assist them in achieving professional and career growth objectives.
• Financial Management-Utilize industry standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track the ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on a timely basis. Following up on accounts receivables
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities. Work with Senior Management team to develop strategies which promote Turner & Townsend across the U.S.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients and drive the client's diversification agenda.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on topics of relevant experience and knowledge and/or partner with other team members to generate new business.

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Project Management for Life Sciences to lead major projects and programs. You will support the Director by building client relationships, guiding bid teams, and delivering successful outcomes on complex engagements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strategic development, and hands-on leadership with on-site collaboration, cross-functional coordination, and strong communication skills to drive revenue growth and improve project performance.