Senior Project Manager

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will lead Project Management commissions, taking full responsibility for end-to-end service delivery. The role involves managing large complex projects and acting as the primary day-to-day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are achieved and that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice at the project conception stage, to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
• Defining and leading the establishment of project success criteria, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Planning for and managing quality, safety, health and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establishing effective project governance structures, processes and systems to be applied across the project.
• Leading project planning activities.
• Advising on the procurement strategy and the engagement of appropriate resources.
• Leading, coordinating and motivating cross-functional, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitoring performance and applying performance management techniques.
• Managing and controlling change processes to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Monitoring project financial performance.
• Managing the flow of project information between the project team and the client through regular meetings and formal written communications.
• Ensuring the timely production of project progress reports and other required documentation.
• Playing a leading role in interfacing with clients, consultants and stakeholders at all stages of the project.

Qualifications

• Proven international experience managing complex projects, preferably within the hospitality, construction or built environment sectors.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Full professional proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with international clients and stakeholders.
• Strong technical competencies, including project planning, cost control, risk management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated capabilities in leadership, negotiation, effective communication and conflict management.
• Proficient in relevant project management and technical tools, including MS Project, AutoCAD and Excel.
• Willingness and availability to travel and demonstrate mobility in line with project requirements.

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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