Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join Turner & Townsend as a Senior Project Manager to oversee a large-scale data center construction project. You will manage all aspects of project delivery, from pre-construction planning to final closeout. Responsibilities include budget management, schedule management, risk management, and vendor coordination. The role requires 10+ years of experience, including experience with mass grading, civil contractors, and general contractors, along with a proven track record in delivering high-quality programs. Remote work is initially expected, transitioning to on-site work once the general contractor mobilizes. Relocation to the Haskell area is required at that time. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and experience with mission-critical or data center projects.

Requirements

• Formal Project Management methods
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Mission Critical or Data Center experience
• Experience managing mass grading, civil contractors, and general contractors
• 10+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience dealing with AHJs
• MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field

Responsibilities

• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones
• Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel
• Coordinate Design Team activities
• Ensure AE is completing requirements to meet municipal and AHJ demands
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents
• Coordinate cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort
• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team
• Ensure quality control process – ensuring compliance with required standards
• Support client culture to ensure project and site is ran according to clients EHS policies
• Lead procurement activities and coordinate all owner furnished contractor installed equipment
• Provide report and tracking of project financials, including change order management & cashflow
• Monitor schedule, tracking and analysis
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants
• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants
• Oversight of the Site Safety Program - As the early site lead, prioritize safety and set an example to keep our workforce safe and uphold the standards set forth
• Project Management and Reporting
• Budget Management
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Schedule Management and reporting
• Contractor’s Site Safety Program
• Oversight of Technical Testing/Inspections
• Oversight of and Submittals Process
• Change Order reviews and approvals
• Review and approve requests for payments

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field

Benefits

Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance