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Construction Project Manager- Higher Education
02133 Boston, Kentucky
Turner & Townsend
Posted 1 day ago
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**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 is seeking a Project Manager with knowledge of Higher Education design, construction and operations; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience working for public or government entities delivering capital improvement projects. Experience with Higher Education, or state, county and local municipality projects is preferred. This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.
The Project Manager coordinates all predesign, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor, and other Consultants. This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Client's needs are addressed. The Project Manager is responsible for total management of the project, including the complete financial management of projects and the achievement of a profitable outcome. The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Project Manager dealing with new, ground up construction, as well as additions and interior renovations.
**_*Hybrid role_**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
+ Financial management - Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems in order to monitor and report a project's financial status.
+ Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
+ Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
+ Managing the change control process.
+ 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.
+ Maintaining project files in a manner so they may be shared with the project team.
+ Quality Control - Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
+ Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
+ Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team and key stakeholders.
+ Assuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
+ Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
+ Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
+ Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout project.
+ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
**Qualifications**
+ Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
+ Great time management skills. Ensure that the 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.
+ Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices.
**Education / Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
+ 5-7+ years of applicable architectural / construction management experience
+ Demonstrated design and construction project management experience working with Higher Education, federal, state, local government, and other not-for-profit entities on capital improvement projects with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
+ Registered architect, CCM, PMP or other Design or Construction certification is a plus.
+ Membership in relevant professional organizations.
+ Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
+ Experience in new ground up construction, additions, renovations, and capital maintenance projects.
+ Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plan documents, as well as developing contracts, request for proposals, or other project related documents.
+ Possess the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify priority activities.
+ Strong Experience with AutoCAD or Revit.
+ Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
+ Great time management skills. Ensure that the 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.
+ Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices.
**Additional information**
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
**Additional Information**
_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 & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application._
_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._
#LI-KO1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter ( ( is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time._
_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review._
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 is seeking a Project Manager with knowledge of Higher Education design, construction and operations; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience working for public or government entities delivering capital improvement projects. Experience with Higher Education, or state, county and local municipality projects is preferred. This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.
The Project Manager coordinates all predesign, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor, and other Consultants. This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Client's needs are addressed. The Project Manager is responsible for total management of the project, including the complete financial management of projects and the achievement of a profitable outcome. The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Project Manager dealing with new, ground up construction, as well as additions and interior renovations.
**_*Hybrid role_**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
+ Financial management - Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems in order to monitor and report a project's financial status.
+ Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
+ Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
+ Managing the change control process.
+ 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.
+ Maintaining project files in a manner so they may be shared with the project team.
+ Quality Control - Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
+ Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
+ Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team and key stakeholders.
+ Assuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
+ Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
+ Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
+ Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout project.
+ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
**Qualifications**
+ Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
+ Great time management skills. Ensure that the 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.
+ Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices.
**Education / Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
+ 5-7+ years of applicable architectural / construction management experience
+ Demonstrated design and construction project management experience working with Higher Education, federal, state, local government, and other not-for-profit entities on capital improvement projects with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
+ Registered architect, CCM, PMP or other Design or Construction certification is a plus.
+ Membership in relevant professional organizations.
+ Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
+ Experience in new ground up construction, additions, renovations, and capital maintenance projects.
+ Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plan documents, as well as developing contracts, request for proposals, or other project related documents.
+ Possess the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify priority activities.
+ Strong Experience with AutoCAD or Revit.
+ Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
+ Great time management skills. Ensure that the 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.
+ Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices.
**Additional information**
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
**Additional Information**
_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 & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application._
_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._
#LI-KO1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter ( ( is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time._
_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review._
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Owners Representative Project Manager, Higher Education
02133 Boston, Kentucky
Stantec
Posted 1 day ago
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When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future-and the future of your community.
Your Opportunity
Stantec seeks an Owner's Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage projects on behalf of owners in the higher education sector. The projects located in Boston, MA, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, and construction, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of projects, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources.
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client.
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP's), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client.
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight, coordination and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients' goals, constraints, and priorities.
- Review the design for adherence to client's schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
- Manage complex institutional and multi stakeholder project requirements.
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client.
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals.
- Coordinate commissioning and financial close out efforts.
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
- Understanding of building MEP & FP systems.
- Experience in laboratory project management including wet labs, animal research facilities, chemical labs, bio labs, computational labs, civil engineering labs involving heavy machinery, maker space labs, imaging labs, laser labs is a plus.
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding and experience of Lean Construction is a plus.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in related field.
- Experience as an Owner's Representative in Project Management on higher education sector projects.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
**Primary Location:** United States | MA | Boston
**Organization:** BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** Yes
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 17/06/ :06:51
**Req ID:** REQ QG
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future-and the future of your community.
Your Opportunity
Stantec seeks an Owner's Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage projects on behalf of owners in the higher education sector. The projects located in Boston, MA, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, and construction, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of projects, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources.
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client.
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP's), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client.
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight, coordination and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients' goals, constraints, and priorities.
- Review the design for adherence to client's schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
- Manage complex institutional and multi stakeholder project requirements.
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client.
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals.
- Coordinate commissioning and financial close out efforts.
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
- Understanding of building MEP & FP systems.
- Experience in laboratory project management including wet labs, animal research facilities, chemical labs, bio labs, computational labs, civil engineering labs involving heavy machinery, maker space labs, imaging labs, laser labs is a plus.
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding and experience of Lean Construction is a plus.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in related field.
- Experience as an Owner's Representative in Project Management on higher education sector projects.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
**Primary Location:** United States | MA | Boston
**Organization:** BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** Yes
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 17/06/ :06:51
**Req ID:** REQ QG
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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