Senior Project Manager - Industrial Construction Projects

Company Description

Are you interested in working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, with some of the world’s leading businesses?

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.

Job Description

Interested in working for the world’s leading corporations, delivering their world-class Construction projects? Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing, Semi Conductor or Pharma sectors globally. Due to our continued successes and expansion of our Swiss business, we currently have opportunities on major Industrial projects and want to talk with Senior Project Managers.

Job Objectives

• Manage overall project cost, schedule and budgets.
• Manage General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors and consultants.
• Analyse, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
• Run and lead client and other required meetings.
• Identify the factors that influence construction costs and monitor and report on this data.
• Support engineering decisions relating to the project cost and budget while design-build changes take place during construction.
• Advocate on the part of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications, or change orders.
• Oversee and manage the transfer of the building operations to the client including all close out documentation and warranties.

Qualifications

• University degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Business level of Swiss German and English language skills required.
• Experience as a Construction Project Manager with previous sector experience e.g. Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing, Semi Conductor or Pharma.
• Knowledge of Structural, Civil and/or Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and High Voltage scopes of work.
• Understanding of local permitting and regulations.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• Strong and professional communication skills, with great organization skills, ability to multi-task.
• Must have a “team attitude”, be self-motivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
• Management experience, with ability to manage and lead team in delivering a commission and general line management.
• Manage revenue, team resource and priorities to ensure that client expectations are met.

Additional Information

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.

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