Associate Director - Project Management

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Associate Director of Project Management to join our team. This role will support the Director of Project Management in driving growth and profitability of the business unit through leadership, new business development, client management, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, driving new revenue through the generation of new work and contract renewals on existing accounts.
• Lead bid teams and run proposal generation efforts in concert with the business generation and senior management teams.
• Attend client interviews to present our service offerings.
• Support the Director of PM by interviewing prospective candidates.
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, highlighting issues of concern or conflict where appropriate.
• Provide effective line management for assigned staff members, including coaching and mentoring to assist in achieving professional and career growth objectives.
• Utilize industry-standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports for each commission.
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on a timely basis, and follow up on accounts receivables.
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Work with the Senior Management team to develop strategies promoting Turner & Townsend across the U.S.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients and drive the client’s diversification agenda.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on relevant experience and knowledge, partnering with other team members to generate new business.
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.
• Lead a small project management team responsible for planning and executing infrastructure projects (e.g., utilities, roadways, bike paths, intersections, transit) on and around corporate campuses.
• Manage a neighborhood portfolio of infrastructure projects, including oversight of project managers from other companies delivering projects within the district.
• Liaise with municipal authorities having jurisdiction over infrastructure projects.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field. A graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a project management role within the construction industry.
• Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
• Experience managing teams of individual project managers and supporting staff.
• Relevant consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of the local construction market.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
• Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
• Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $165,000 - $190,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent base salary only.