Design Execution Project Manager

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Design Execution Project Manager to join our team to support project management services. Our Assistant Project Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide project support.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage design projects from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, and design deliverable trackers.
• Facilitate design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Monitor project risks, issues, budgets, and overall performance, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact throughout project execution.
• Oversee project documentation, governance processes, and change management activities.
• Support procurement and consultant management activities, including contract and scope coordination.
• Lead project closeout activities, ensuring successful handover, documentation completion, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing design, capital, workplace, real estate, or construction-related projects.
• Strong understanding of design management, project delivery methodologies, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and consulting teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience working directly with clients and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Smartsheet, Primavera P6, MS Project, Monday.com, Asana, or similar tools.
• Ability to identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, permitting processes, and design quality controls is preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, LEED, WELL, or related professional certifications are preferred.
• Experience within a consulting, real estate, workplace, or professional services environment is highly desirable.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

*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/ 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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