Senior Project Manager

About the role The Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving construction and facilities‑related project delivery, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role oversees contractor performance, engages directly with clients, and ensures project execution aligns with approved drawings, specifications, timelines, and organizational objectives. This leader must apply advanced technical expertise, strong business acumen, and strategic problem‑solving skills across multiple disciplines. Proficiency in Asana and strong facilities knowledge—particularly with industrial—are essential requirements for success in this position. What you'll do • Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications throughout the project lifecycle. • Provide clear, timely project updates regarding progress, risks, schedules, and budget status. • Lead client meetings, presentations, and status reviews. • Address client concerns promptly while ensuring expectations are understood and incorporated into project execution. • Comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, and safety regulations (OSHA/HSE) to ensure all installations meet regulatory standards. • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and approved drawings. • Review contractor schedules and verify progress and completion timelines. • Evaluate cost payment requisitions, change orders, budget status, and Job Cost Reports. • Recommend release of construction funds based on validated project status. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-value project lifecycles simultaneously without losing sight of granular details. • Implement and uphold all safety and environmental standards on site. • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant onsite environment. • Use strong facilities expertise in chillers to support operational decisions, troubleshooting, and system integration. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-value project lifecycles simultaneously without losing sight of granular details. • Improve departmental and cross-functional performance using advanced analytical and strategic skills. • Solve complex operational and organizational issues using sound judgment. • Enhance processes, methods, and standards for greater efficiency and quality. • Collaborate and negotiate with external partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. • Maintains a calm and authoritative presence during site emergencies or project setbacks, delivering clear instructions and updates to all relevant parties under pressure. • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or applicable bachelor’s degree and or equivalent experience. • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant project management experience. • Strong organizational and management skills – the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team. • Effective presentation skills. • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools. Proficiency in Asana • Excellent communication skills. • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. • Ability to solve problems involving several options in different situations. • Strong advanced analytical and quantitative skills. *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. 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