Turner & Townsend
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Construction Manager - Government Projects
Manage large government construction projects, overseeing finance, quality, and client relations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Interface with client and consultants throughout all project stages. • Manage project finances, including prompt invoicing and financial status monitoring. • Develop detailed project plans and apply performance management techniques. • Oversee change control processes and maintain information flow via regular meetings and written communications. • Prepare formal budget progress reports and ensure compliance with quality standards. • Construct proposals for new work or variations and recommend improvements to project‑management procedures. • Identify and communicate quality, safety, health, and environment issues to the appropriate line manager. • Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems for the duration of the project. • Provide strategic advice during project conception to align with client objectives. • Manage time effectively to deliver projects on schedule and to the required quality standards. • Build strong working relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members. • Identify business‑development and cross‑selling opportunities with existing and new clients. • Share key information and data appropriately, adhering to SOX control requirements where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸client interface
- ▸financial management
- ▸project planning
- ▸change control
- ▸budget reporting
- ▸governance systems
What You Bring
The company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead large‑scale projects for a key government client. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong communication skills, capable of driving activities with limited supervision and delivering high‑quality results on complex construction programmes. • Require 7–10 years of construction experience and a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. • Demonstrated project‑management experience on commercial ground‑up real‑estate projects. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client‑facing interactions. • Experience managing demanding stakeholders and work‑stream managers. • On‑site presence required; may vary per client needs, with potential travel or relocation after assignment.
Requirements
- ▸7–10 years
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸project management
- ▸communication
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸self‑starter
Benefits
• Flexible, supportive work environment promoting work‑life balance and employee wellbeing.
Work Environment
Onsite