Construction Project Manager | K|12 Education

💰 $3,200 - $5,120 (Est.) 📍 Philadelphia

Job Description

Qualifications
Requires on site presence
Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
Great time management skills
Ensure that project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and contract documents
Working knowledge in MS Project
Knowledge of contracts and construction practices
Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the design and construction industry on public-sector projects, ideally with K-12 Education projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role
College degree in Construction Management , Architecture, Engineering or a related field
Membership in relevant professional organizations
Experienced managing stakeholders and working in a team environment
8-10 years of Owner’s Representative or Project Management experience, or equivalent
Responsibilities
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to work on K-12 Education projects
Collaborates with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure an acceptable product according to contract specifications, local and federal codes, regulations, and district policy
Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout
Interface directly with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan
Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule
Monitoring and applying performance management techniques
Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines, reports status and variances
Managing the change control process
Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure Client approvals, and issue change orders
Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk with management support
Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports
Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards as defined by Turner & Townsend Heery and the client
Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects
Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager
Is an integral part of the project delivery resources/team to achieve project goals
Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed
Facilitates project meetings when appropriate
Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project
Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated
Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks
Ensuring prompt client invoicing and monitoring project and program financial status
Financial management – track and manage all budget components of projects utilizing financial system in order to monitor a project’s financial status
Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members
Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission
Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified
Key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained
Job description
Company Description

Founded in 1+52 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 is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to work on K-12 Education projects.
• Requires on site presence

Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure an acceptable product according to contract specifications, local and federal codes, regulations, and district policy.
• Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Interface directly with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
• Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines, reports status and variances.
• Managing the change control process.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure Client approvals, and issue change orders.
• Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk with management support.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.
• Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards as defined by Turner & Townsend Heery and the client.
• Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Is an integral part of the project delivery resources/team to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
• Facilitates project meetings when appropriate.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
• Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Ensuring prompt client invoicing and monitoring project and program financial status.
• Financial management – track and manage all budget components of projects utilizing financial system in order to monitor a project’s financial status.

Qualifications
• Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
• Great time management skills. Ensure that project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and contract documents.
• Working knowledge in MS Project.
• Knowledge of contracts and construction practices.
• Key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.

Education / Experience:
• Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the design and construction industry on public-sector projects, ideally with K-12 Education projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
• College degree in Construction Management , Architecture, Engineering or a related field.
• Professional registration (PE, RA, AIA) preferred.
• LEED accreditation and/or PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Experienced managing stakeholders and working in a team environment.
• 8-10 years of Owner’s Representative or Project Management experience, or equivalent.

Additional Information
• 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/ and https://www.heery.com/

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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Construction Project Manager | K|12 Education position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Philadelphia offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.

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