Turner Townsend

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to work with our talented Puerto Rico Team.

To be successful in this position you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

TT Heery is a division of Turner & Townsend, who are Global leaders in professional services to the Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech sectors globally. Due to our continued successes and expansion of our Puerto Rico

TT Heery business, we currently want to engage with Project Managers at all career levels with relevant Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences sector experience

Job Objectives

• Manage overall project cost, schedule and budgets.
• Manage General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors and consultants.
• Analyse, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
• Review construction proposals and related pricing/scopes.
• Review, correct and assess work-in-place, to approve capital expenditure spends.
• Review and approve cost loaded schedules.
• Run and lead client and other required meetings.
• Identify the factors that influence construction costs and can monitor and report on this data.
• Knowledge and experience with all methods of construction procurement and long lead equipment.
• Review, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by contractors and others within a client’s organization.
• Support engineering decisions relating to the project cost and budget while design-build changes take place during construction.
• Review requests for payment.
• Track and ensure equipment meets the project schedule.
• Record occurrence that might result in a claim - acting on the client’s behalf.
• Advocate on the part of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications, or change orders.
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews on the project.
• Review and approve final invoices, payment applications, retention payments.
• Oversee and manage the transfer of the building operations to the client including all close out documentation and warranties.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Project Manager with a track record of delivery in sector e.g. Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech or other High Tech facility.
• Strong and professional communication skills, with great organization skills, ability to multi-task.
• Must have a “team attitude”, be self-motivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and dynamism.
• Management experience, with ability to manage and lead team in delivering a commission and general line management preferable.
• Manage revenue, team resource and priorities to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Experience with business development, including developing business with existing and new clients, and cross-selling.

Education

• University degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Member of a Professional body preferred or working towards.
• Experience with Clean Rooms.
• Ability to earn security clearance or current security clearance.
• Spanish language fluency.
• Current permanent resident or citizen of the USA or Mexican citizen, Canadian citizen or UK citizen.

Additional Information

• On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
• Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

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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