Construction Project Manager- Government

About the Role

The Project Manager will be accountable for project authorization, financing, jurisdictional approvals, cost control, schedule management, quality assurance, and close‑out activities across multiple concurrent projects. • Confirm project authorization and funding, prepare cash‑flow projections, and monitor financial performance. • Obtain required jurisdictional approvals and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards. • Pursue timely completion of punch lists and manage project close‑out activities. • Provide cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance for multiple projects from pre‑construction through close‑out. • Anticipate potential problems, identify alternative solutions, and keep projects within scope, budget, and schedule. • Maintain project records, generate reports, and continuously update an automated project management system. • Lead and coordinate contractors, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff. • Partner with architects and engineers during scope development, cost estimating, and scheduling; assist maintenance staff with warranty compliance. • Collaborate daily with client representatives and manage consultant/contractor selection, including scopes, solicitations, evaluations, and fee negotiations. • Manage project finances, develop estimates, negotiate change orders, and drive value‑engineering efforts. • Review construction drawings and specifications for constructability and evaluate contractors and A/E firms.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸schedule management
• ▸quality assurance
• ▸compliance
• ▸reporting
• ▸constructability review

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend/Heery is seeking a full‑time Project Manager based in Richmond, VA to support planning and execution of real‑estate government projects. The ideal candidate has hands‑on construction project management experience, strong organizational skills and can work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment. The role involves managing multiple projects ranging from $50 K to $2 M. A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field is required, along with at least five years of progressively responsible experience managing multiple tenant‑fit‑out and MEP projects under $2 M. Candidates must have experience overseeing A/E consultant services and construction administration, and demonstrate independent decision‑making. The role requires thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices, ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and client representatives, and proficiency with computer tools, automated project management systems, and financial management. Strong communication, report creation, value‑engineering, and contractor evaluation skills are essential. Professional registration or CCM certification is preferred. The position may require on‑site presence that can change based on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible work environment, values diversity and inclusion, and is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Requirements

• ▸construction pm
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸5+ years
• ▸mep
• ▸project software
• ▸ccm

Work Environment

Onsite