Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences Construction - Turner & Townsend

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our clients with many complex projects, responsible for all aspects of project management throughout the Boston area as well around the world. As such, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager who will act as the day-to-day interface with our high-profile life sciences client and be responsible for projects of multiple sizes and scales, driving them from inception through turnover.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of the project’s strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner. This includes development of Project Execution Plan, other required project reporting, and monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators.
• Lead the design, engineering and construction team through planning, design, preconstruction and construction activities.
• Initiate and lead the procurement of design, construction and consultant services.
• Serve as liaison between client and design/construction professionals. Fostering productive relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with vendors to design and deliver equipment, overseeing the equipment receiving process and installation.
• Oversee and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents.
• Lead value engineering sessions as necessary to reduce cost.
• Plan and manage deliverables inclusive of design, construction, automation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Provide analysis of budgets and schedules and their effect on the financial objectives and schedule of the project.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Meet with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants to present the project status and anticipate issues.
• Lead all aspects of the project, including the budget, schedule, operational needs, procedures, client standards, QA/QC program requirements, reporting, as well as individual roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with vendors to design and deliver equipment, overseeing the equipment receiving process and installation.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating critical concerns to appropriate stakeholders as necessary.
• Attend owner, architect and contractor meetings, taking the meeting notes and managing the follow-up action items.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate parties are aware of quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
• Oversee development and execution startup/commissioning protocols as appropriate.
• Establish and oversee project close out documentation and processes through to completion.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation and sequencing.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert where applicable, including project management practices and technical focus areas.
• Identifies opportunities to improve Project Management process, procedures, templates, and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Conducts background research, data collection and benchmarking, and presents findings back to appropriate team members.
• Knowledge management – ensures that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
• The tenacity and drive to inject value and create solutions.

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering high-quality programs/projects.
• Able to display exceptionally strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop and maintain long-term relationships with all members of the team.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of individuals.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Excellent documentation and organization skills.
• Knowledge of proprietary project management systems.
• Ability to review and interpret design documents and engineering documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and other relevant software platforms.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent

Recommended Experience:  

• The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of engineering, operations experience or project management in construction / laboratory environments.
• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Direct experience creating, managing, and analyzing schedules in P6 or MS Project is preferred.
• US experience preferred.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
 

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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.

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It 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.