Senior Public Sector Construction Project Leader

Turner & Townsend; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in large-scale construction management and strong leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams.

This role involves managing project costs, schedules, and quality assurance, while maintaining strong client relationships. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree related to the field and a minimum of twelve years of relevant experience.

The position promotes diversity and inclusiveness in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Experience in managing complex capital projects through full lifecycle.
• Must have been in a position demonstrating independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project cost control and quality assurance.
• Maintain project records and produce various reports.
• Lead and coordinate technical discipline teams.

Skills

Strong people leadership skills

Project cost control

Knowledge of estimating and scheduling

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand 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 includeprogramme, 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 estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery isseeking an experiencedSenior Project Managertojoin our team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects and possess strong people leadership skills along with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and cost control.
• Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments.
• Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.
• Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.
• Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.
• Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality. Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• Provides leadership to various individuals associated with each project.
• Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
• Partners with planners during scope development, cost estimates and project scheduling and may assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.
• Works closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.
• Administers the process of selecting design professionals, consultants and contractors to design and construct projects; This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Public sector experience in Oregon (city, county, or government facilities), preferably supporting criminal justice or public safety facilities within the last 5 years with positive client references.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and build long-standing client relationships with strong references.
• Expertise in ORS and OAR compliance and Oregon public procurement practices, including ability to train others.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects through full lifecycle (planning, design, construction, closeout).
• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, change management, and financial oversight (cash flow, forecasting, reporting).
• Experience administering consultant/contractor procurement, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Proficiency in project controls, document management systems, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory approvals processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management skills across agencies and teams.
• Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and take initiative.
• CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management orrelated field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes managing multi-million dollar construction projects.
• Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.
• Must have been in a position, which demonstrates independent decision-making.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is$130K-$160Kper year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*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/ andhttps://www.heery.com/

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