Turner Construction
Special Projects Division (SPD) Project Manager - Detroit
Turner Construction, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Division:
Michigan
Project Location(s): Detroit, MI 48201 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family:
Construction
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120 year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together! Position Description: Manage daily project activities of Special Projects Division (SPD) staff and stakeholders of multiple projects of various sizes and complexity or individual larger projects. Take active role in business development for growth of SPD for Business Unit.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strategic project management plans for Special Projects Division (SPD) projects outlining objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones for coordinating and implementing multiple projects of various size and complexity or individual larger projects.
Lead meetings with project stakeholders (e.g., clients, architects, general contractors) and lead staff meetings to confirm and execute project plans, activities, and schedule throughout assigned projects. Oversee status of team activities and completion of tasks in alignment with project schedule.
Engage with BU EH&S department to develop project-specific safety plans on assigned projects. (add to Sr PM, PX)
Drive enforcement of safety protocols by all project staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Reinforce understanding of accountability and participation in inspections, daily huddles, and conduct required safety pre-plan meetings.
Utilize knowledge of project contracts and oversee project budgets to achieve or exceed planned targeted earnings, align project resources with budget, develop solutions to mitigate risk, and keep management informed on progress.
Foster environment of inclusion, diversity, open communication, teamwork, and collaboration within extended project team.
Engage with existing and potential clients to secure business development opportunities to support growth of SPD.
Review and understand project contract risks and obligations (e.g., notice provisions, right to stop work) and develop risk mitigation plan to manage risk throughout life of project.
Collaborate with Business Development team to prepare strategic RFP responses, understand contract, and participate in related activities (e.g., costs, studies, bids, precon, estimates, business terms).
Communicate and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) with SPD team to adopt, develop, and consistently implement across projects for project management activities, deliverables, Procurement, and Quality Control plan and procedures.
Collaborate with Estimating and participate in preconstruction process to develop specific scopes of work for assigned trade packages and create project logistics plans.
Review bid recording sheet to determine bid awards and create Purchase Orders (POs) or submit to Procurement team for issuance.
Oversee, review, and negotiate subcontractor change orders and communicate impacts with project stakeholders (e.g., clients, management).
Provide input into roles and responsibility matrix for each SPD project and review with all project team members to establish clear communication and expectations.
Utilize Last Planner System (LPS) and lead SPD teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Implement best practices and lessons learned to enhance project management efficiency.
Oversee accuracy and quality of project deliverables, closeout documentation, Pay Applications, and review Account Receivables.
Oversee and contribute to development of SPD master project schedule creation, maintenance, and communication with project stakeholders to confirm understanding of their contractual obligations. Conduct meetings to review procurement, engineering, and field activities to update master project schedule. Document project events, schedule, and risks and communicate impact to project schedule with owner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study with minimum of 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Working knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques
Working knowledge and interpretation of general and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
Thorough knowledge of project-specific engineering procedures, including document control, submittal submissions management, creation and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), material samples, documentation and tracking of potential cost changes, documentation and tracking of approved change orders within budgetary requirements
Business acumen and knowledge of business operations
Construction project management skills
Experience with project budget development and management
Experience building client relationships that support opportunities to secure new work
Diplomatic approach to problem solving, use active listening to completely understand target audience needs, develop collaborative solutions
Supervisory skills to delegate work and direct teams
Negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making and outcomes
Interpersonal and team-work skills to work across organization levels
Presentation delivery with professional verbal and written communication skills, and tailor messages as appropriate to various audiences
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Project Location(s): Detroit, MI 48201 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family:
Construction
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120 year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together! Position Description: Manage daily project activities of Special Projects Division (SPD) staff and stakeholders of multiple projects of various sizes and complexity or individual larger projects. Take active role in business development for growth of SPD for Business Unit.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strategic project management plans for Special Projects Division (SPD) projects outlining objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones for coordinating and implementing multiple projects of various size and complexity or individual larger projects.
Lead meetings with project stakeholders (e.g., clients, architects, general contractors) and lead staff meetings to confirm and execute project plans, activities, and schedule throughout assigned projects. Oversee status of team activities and completion of tasks in alignment with project schedule.
Engage with BU EH&S department to develop project-specific safety plans on assigned projects. (add to Sr PM, PX)
Drive enforcement of safety protocols by all project staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Reinforce understanding of accountability and participation in inspections, daily huddles, and conduct required safety pre-plan meetings.
Utilize knowledge of project contracts and oversee project budgets to achieve or exceed planned targeted earnings, align project resources with budget, develop solutions to mitigate risk, and keep management informed on progress.
Foster environment of inclusion, diversity, open communication, teamwork, and collaboration within extended project team.
Engage with existing and potential clients to secure business development opportunities to support growth of SPD.
Review and understand project contract risks and obligations (e.g., notice provisions, right to stop work) and develop risk mitigation plan to manage risk throughout life of project.
Collaborate with Business Development team to prepare strategic RFP responses, understand contract, and participate in related activities (e.g., costs, studies, bids, precon, estimates, business terms).
Communicate and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) with SPD team to adopt, develop, and consistently implement across projects for project management activities, deliverables, Procurement, and Quality Control plan and procedures.
Collaborate with Estimating and participate in preconstruction process to develop specific scopes of work for assigned trade packages and create project logistics plans.
Review bid recording sheet to determine bid awards and create Purchase Orders (POs) or submit to Procurement team for issuance.
Oversee, review, and negotiate subcontractor change orders and communicate impacts with project stakeholders (e.g., clients, management).
Provide input into roles and responsibility matrix for each SPD project and review with all project team members to establish clear communication and expectations.
Utilize Last Planner System (LPS) and lead SPD teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Implement best practices and lessons learned to enhance project management efficiency.
Oversee accuracy and quality of project deliverables, closeout documentation, Pay Applications, and review Account Receivables.
Oversee and contribute to development of SPD master project schedule creation, maintenance, and communication with project stakeholders to confirm understanding of their contractual obligations. Conduct meetings to review procurement, engineering, and field activities to update master project schedule. Document project events, schedule, and risks and communicate impact to project schedule with owner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study with minimum of 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Working knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques
Working knowledge and interpretation of general and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
Thorough knowledge of project-specific engineering procedures, including document control, submittal submissions management, creation and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), material samples, documentation and tracking of potential cost changes, documentation and tracking of approved change orders within budgetary requirements
Business acumen and knowledge of business operations
Construction project management skills
Experience with project budget development and management
Experience building client relationships that support opportunities to secure new work
Diplomatic approach to problem solving, use active listening to completely understand target audience needs, develop collaborative solutions
Supervisory skills to delegate work and direct teams
Negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making and outcomes
Interpersonal and team-work skills to work across organization levels
Presentation delivery with professional verbal and written communication skills, and tailor messages as appropriate to various audiences
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.