Senior Project Management Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

About the Role
As a Senior Project Manager - Lead at Turner & Townsend, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex, critical environment projects for a key tech client. You will be responsible for the successful execution of projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
This is a demanding yet rewarding opportunity where you will oversee and manage the design coordination, procurement, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems supporting mission-critical, lab, and clean-room environments, serving as the Owner's Representative across design, construction, and turnover phases.
While the primary focus is on industrial equipment and specialized environments, experience with hospital projects is a valued plus.
This job is part of the Project Management function, responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion.
This is a fully on-site position based in Santa Rosa, CA.
What You'll Do
• Oversee all phases of projects including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensure contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring, project staffing, and financial performance.
• Work cross-functionally with other disciplines to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Identify project risks, lead reviews, and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values.
• Lead MEP design coordination and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, BMS, and process utility systems.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of MEP drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate RFIs, substitutions, and technical deviations with design teams and contractors.
• Manage commissioning activities including testing, punch walks, and turnover documentation.
• Conduct field walks to verify installation compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Serve as primary liaison between client, design team, contractors, and facilities stakeholders.
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities, labs, and/or clean-room MEP infrastructure required.
• PMP, LEED AP, and/or CCM certification preferred.
• Ability to lead complex communications and problem-solving across stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Experience with Bluebeam and CMMS platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing MEP scopes across full project lifecycles including long-lead equipment procurement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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