Strategic SPO Project Leader (Travel)

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 195,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Legal plan (voluntary)

Identity theft protection

Life insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End‑of‑year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. is seeking a senior leader to guide Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) across the business center and local offices.

You will drive strategic planning, SOP alignment, and cross‑functional collaboration while emphasizing safety, staffing, and profitability. The role requires deep SPO knowledge, 15+ years in building construction, and demonstrated leadership with a strategic business mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program and a minimum of 15 years of building construction experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) specific scopes of work and trades.
• Experience with large and mega construction projects is desired.
• Demonstrate people‑oriented leadership style.
• Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, and financial comprehension to facilitate operational decisions.
• Ability to forecast, budget, and lead workforce development across multiple offices.
• Ability to align resources with strategic business objectives and drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPO organization across business centers and local offices with executive presence.
• Develop and communicate SOPs for SPO aligned with leadership directives.
• Deliver context and information to enable cross‑functional collaboration.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and accountability across teams.
• Prioritize safety and integrate EH&S Building LIFE principles.
• Drive annual profit plan in collaboration with the GM and leadership teams.
• Oversee financial forecasting, reporting, estimating, and production tracking.
• Engage with projects and business development to maintain staffing pipelines.
• Coordinate workforce planning and succession across offices.
• Strategize resource deployment to achieve revenue and hiring goals.
• Plan SPO resources based on revenue benchmarks and forecasts.
• Promote mobility and career development across centers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

People management

SPO knowledge

Forecasting & budgeting

Resource planning

Communication

Cross-office collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Turner Construction Co. is seeking a senior leader to guide Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) across the business center and local offices.

You will drive strategic planning, SOP alignment, and cross‑functional collaboration while emphasizing safety, staffing, and profitability. The role requires deep SPO knowledge, 15+ years in building construction, and demonstrated leadership with a strategic business mindset.