Traveling Assistant Project Manager - Retail Construction

Summary

Join Turner & Townsend as an Assistant Project Manager and contribute to the successful delivery of projects for our Automotive Retail clients. This primarily field-based role, with regional travel across the USA, requires managing the implementation of client's Visual Identity standards, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to project governance and best practices. You will monitor project progress, manage supplier interfaces, forecast milestones, and provide technical support to stakeholders. The position demands strong communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools, and the ability to travel up to 70%. This role offers a flexible and supportive work environment that respects work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction
• 4 years experience at General Contractor or Architectural firm ideal
• A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
• Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic
• Work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering the project
• Exposure to project management software systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to travel up to approximately 70%

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of client’s Visual Identity standards, in line with client requirements
• Manage client teams, including architects, engineers and supply chain to deliver brand-compliant projects
• Analyze, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications
• Forecast and update key project milestones
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with client and commission criteria
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders
• Rapid response to RFIs
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, and schedules provided from architects, contractors and suppliers
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Benefits

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance