Senior Project Manager

The purpose of this role is to manage projects, on behalf of clients for all phases of the project, including the 6 stages of the project rollout process. Projects managed by a Senior Project Manager will be across different industries and across country borders.

Project Management

• Manages the total Project life cycle from conception to completion
• Facilitate the development of a Clear Brief
• Clearly Define the Roles and Responsibilities of the Consulting Team
• Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources
• Tracks, manages and reports on the construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated
• Plans, organizes, directs, and the programme control and project management
• Oversees other project support activities, such as quality assurance, configuration control, project interface, environmental mitigation monitoring, systems integration, property and right-of-way acquisition, administration of interagency agreements, contracts administration and procurement, community relations, and management and administrative services support
• Monitors budget and schedule performance, implements cost and schedule control procedures, and implements elements of the quality assurance program

Manages client relationships

• Reports to clients about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated
• Builds good relationships between client, consulting, and construction teams
• Drive effective client service throughout the business and maintain effective relationships with key clients & stakeholders through proactive & ethical business practices

Coordination of sub-contractors and supervision of project staff

• Oversee performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed
• Supervises assistant project managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and corrects any safety violations or other reported deficiencies
• Selects, monitors and reports on the work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project
• Reviews and monitors activities of the Project Management Team regularly
• Manages the daily activities of the project team

Administration

• Manages the completion of all required project documentation and reporting within specified deadlines, including: Minutes, Progress Reports, Management reports, Quality Reports, Monthly reports
• Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
• Timely communication of project status and issues, and maintains technical and administrative control for projects

Management of Staff

• Holds monthly meetings with each project manager/assistant project manager to plan activities, set objectives and review progress against objectives.
• Effectively delegates tasks to subordinates according to their level of ability or personal development plans
• Employee development needs are identified and discussed, training and development plans are put in place for each subordinate.
• Gives opportunity to project manager/assistant project manager chair project & planning / site / ad hoc meetings
• Discusses "lessons learned" from employee’s mistakes / poor judgment to enhance quality of outputs / efficiency in the future - Provides feedback for development in a constructive and professional manner. (Included in Minutes - and career aspirations document)
• Holds quarterly performance reviews (at least 3) with each project manager/assistant project manager provide feedback for development prior to annual performance reviews.
• Adapts management style according to each employee’s profile, values and career aspirations
• Takes the appropriate disciplinary actions (within legal requirements and in line with company policy) when required.

Marketing and business development

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
• Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services

Qualifications

• BSc Degree or BTech Degree or Diploma in the Built Environment
• Professional Membership with registered accreditation body

Experience

• Minimum: 10 years’ experience or more in the Built environment, of which 7 years’ experience or more in construction project management

Interpersonal competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Basic Knowledge of:

• Construction Science
• Construction Processes
• Design Processes
• Financial and Cost Processes
• Regulations relating to the Built Environment industry

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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