Turner & Townsend

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Design Execution Project Manager at Turner & Townsend

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Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy transforming performance in capital projects and programmes across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. They partner with organizations for net zero carbon and empower clients with digital soluti...

Enterprise B2B Consulting & Professional Services SAAS
HQ
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Team size
10K-50K
Founded
1946

Quick Summary

Role Overview

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Design Execution Project Manager to lead design projects from planning through delivery. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design projects from planning through delivery
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects and engineers
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and work plans
  • Monitor project risks issues and overall performance
  • Prepare project status reports and executive presentations
  • Manage client relationships and act as the primary contact

Requirements Snapshot

  • Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering or related field
  • Five or more years of project management experience
  • Strong understanding of design management and project lifecycles
  • Proficiency in project management software like Smartsheet or MS Project
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Expected Impact

The Design Execution Project Manager will ensure that design projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting quality objectives. By effectively managing risks and coordinating teams, this role drives successful project outcomes and maintains strong client satisfaction.

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Job Description

Job Description

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Design Execution Project Manager to join our team to support project management services. Our Assistant Project Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide project support.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage design projects from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, and design deliverable trackers.
  • Facilitate design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and decision-making processes.
  • Monitor project risks, issues, budgets, and overall performance, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
  • Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact throughout project execution.
  • Oversee project documentation, governance processes, and change management activities.
  • Support procurement and consultant management activities, including contract and scope coordination.
  • Lead project closeout activities, ensuring successful handover, documentation completion, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing design, capital, workplace, real estate, or construction-related projects.
  • Strong understanding of design management, project delivery methodologies, and project lifecycle management.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and consulting teams.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Experience working directly with clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Experience with project management platforms such as Smartsheet, Primavera P6, MS Project, Monday.com, Asana, or similar tools.
  • Ability to identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Knowledge of construction documentation, permitting processes, and design quality controls is preferred.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, LEED, WELL, or related professional certifications are preferred.
  • Experience within a consulting, real estate, workplace, or professional services environment is highly desirable.

Additional Information

*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. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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