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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. 

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Associate Director of Project Management to join our team. The Associate Director of Project Management will be a member of the management team and will primarily be responsible to 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. 
• Attending 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, and where appropriate, highlighting issues of concern, and/or conflict. 
• Provide effective line management for the staff members assigned to you, including coaching and mentoring, as necessary to assist them in achieving professional and career growth objectives. 
• Financial Management-Utilize industry standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track the ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports. 
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on a timely basis. Following up on accounts receivables 
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.  Work with Senior Management team to develop strategies which promote Turner & Townsend across the U.S. 
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients and drive the client's diversification agenda. 
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on topics of relevant experience and knowledge and/or partner with other team members to generate new business. 
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities. 
• Leadership of small project management team responsible for planning and executing infrastructure projects in and around corporate campus (e.g. additions and improvements to utilities, roadways, bike paths, intersections, transit, etc.) 
• Program management of neighborhood portfolio of infrastructure projects including oversight of project managers from other companies delivering projects within the district. 
• Liaison with municipal authorities having jurisdiction over infrastructure projects  

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.  
• A graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.  
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a project management role in 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 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. 
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.

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

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

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/

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