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## Company Description 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 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the [real estate](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/real-estate/), [infrastructure](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/infrastructure/) and [natural resources](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/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 client with many complex projects, responsible for managing the design for large-scale construction projects and we are seeking the ideal **Senior Design Project Manager** to act as the day-to-day interface with the client. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment. The Senior Design Project Manager will be responsible for managing the design process and the Architect/Engineer from master planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. Ideally a Construction Project Manager experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil with a minimum of 8 years relatable experience working on large-scale, ground-up Commercial, Corporate Office, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and/or High-tech projects. **Job Objectives:** - Work with General Contractor (GC) and Architect/ Engineer (AE) to create and establish the Master Project Schedule. - Coordinate Design Team activities. - Ensure AE is effectively delivering to the City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc. - Coordinate Constructability review of project documents. - Drive design meetings and provide continual input to optimize design and minimize unnecessary work. - Assist in developing Design Delivery Schedule along with Construction Project Manager, and other consultants. - Develop comprehensive scope-of-work and contract document deliverables list for each related discipline. - Negotiate scope-of-work, deliverables and price with consulting firms. - Track and manage external design and cost issues. - Manage distribution and production of project workload within team. - Collaborate on new design issues and research projects with team. - Ensure drawings are accurate and precise. - Assist internal and external customers. - Meet with stakeholders to obtain design input and signoff. **You will be the type of person who:** - Is smart, a quick learner and confident in their cognitive ability. - Knows their subject matter and can apply it / work independently. - Is proactive and focused on continuous improvement, including providing well-thought out solutions. - Is professional, yet friendly. - Is able to manage difficult stakeholders. - Is confident both as a team member and a team leader. - Has excellent interpersonal skills and great communication skills – both in person and via technology! - Delivers quality work products and has pride in what they do. ## Qualifications - The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role. - Formal Project Management methods. - Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment. - Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. - Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs. - Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals. - Passio…
Salary estimate
$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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Skills for this role
Project ManagementCommunication
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