Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction and facilities projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will manage client communications, oversee contractor performance, and align work with drawings, specs, and schedules.

The role requires advanced technical expertise, strong business insight, and proficiency in Asana and industrial facilities knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant project management experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore.
• Asana proficiency for collaboration and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide timely updates on progress, risks, schedules, and budget status.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and status reviews.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, timelines and safety regulations.
• Oversee contractor performance and review schedules and cost reports.
• Maintain an organized, multi-project perspective with attention to detail.

Skills

Asana

Construction project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or applicable bachelor’s degree and or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

• Compensation: USD 135,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

About the role

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving construction and facilities‑related project delivery, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role oversees contractor performance, engages directly with clients, and ensures project execution aligns with approved drawings, specifications, timelines, and organizational objectives.

This leader must apply advanced technical expertise, strong business acumen, and strategic problem‑solving skills across multiple disciplines. Proficiency in Asana and strong facilities knowledge—particularly with industrial—are essential requirements for success in this position.

What you’ll do

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide clear, timely project updates regarding progress, risks, schedules, and budget status.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and status reviews.
• Address client concerns promptly while ensuring expectations are understood and incorporated into project execution.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, and safety regulations (OSHA/HSE) to ensure all installations meet regulatory standards.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and approved drawings.
• Review contractor schedules and verify progress and completion timelines.
• Evaluate cost payment requisitions, change orders, budget status, and Job Cost Reports.
• Recommend release of construction funds based on validated project status.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-value project lifecycles simultaneously without losing sight of granular details.
• Implement and uphold all safety and environmental standards on site.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant onsite environment.
• Use strong facilities expertise in chillers to support operational decisions, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-value project lifecycles simultaneously without losing sight of granular details.
• Improve departmental and cross-functional performance using advanced analytical and strategic skills.
• Solve complex operational and organizational issues using sound judgement.
• Enhance processes, methods, and standards for greater efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate and negotiate with external partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Maintains a calm and authoritative presence during site emergencies or project setbacks, delivering clear instructions and updates to all relevant parties under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or 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.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools. Proficiency in Asana
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in different situations.
• Strong advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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

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