Project Manager – Construction Management

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 is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our San Jose, CA team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of large-scale tenant improvement and development construction projects for key clients in the region. You will work closely with senior team members and stakeholders to help drive project success from planning through execution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in construction project management. You should be comfortable managing day-to-day project activities, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. A strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes are essential for this role.

*Role requires 5 days per week on site.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and members of the supply chain to support the delivery of compliant projects.
• Analyze, track, and assist in managing critical milestone activities to help avoid delays in the schedule.
• Support the implementation of effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Contribute to the application of best practices across all assigned projects.
• Assist in the preparation of formal project status reports and other documentation as required.
• Monitor the progress of construction projects to ensure that approved design standards are being followed.
• Coordinate with suppliers and consultants through regular reporting tools and weekly meetings.
• Help manage the flow of project information through consistent communication and documentation.
• Support the forecasting and updating of key project milestones.
• Assist in monitoring local design teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Provide general technical support to owners, architects, contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to requests for information from the field.
• Support cost control efforts, value engineering, and constructability reviews when needed.
• Review project documentation including reports, drawings, timelines, and cost estimates from consultants and contractors.
• Assist in client relationship management by helping to maintain strong working relationships and identifying future opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic thinking by offering input on project approaches that align with both client and business goals.
• Help capture key information and lessons learned from each project for future reference.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal systems and processes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying potential opportunities with existing and new clients.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in construction project management or consulting.
• Experience with commercial tenant improvement or healthcare construction projects is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work in the San Francisco office and travel to project sites as needed.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders and managing multiple work streams.
• Strong organizational and team collaboration skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and construction project management platforms such as Procore.
• Experience working in the United States, specifically in the California Bay Area, is required.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $100K-$140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.   

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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