Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. They are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management in the Life Science sector, responsible for ensuring service excellence in service delivery and the continued growth of their project management service offering.

Responsibilities:

Strong leadership skills, experience leading a project management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities
Lead communications with the client and oversight of project management team services
Lead research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data
Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights to the construction market
Lead the strategic and operational management of Project Management Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management, financial management, business generation and training and development
Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity
Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared
Process improvement – Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes
Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits
Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority
Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity with existing and new clients
Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities
Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
Financial Management – Using internal software, track ongoing revenue, margin levels and monthly fees and resource requirements for each commission
Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects
Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors
Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory
Proactively partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent, actively manage resource requirements and proactively plan for future staffing needs
Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction
12+ years of relevant construction project management experience
2+ years managing large high performing multi discipline teams in a consulting environment
Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients
Exceptional Business development ambition and acumen and demonstrated experience in achieving drive business growth
Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in; commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc
Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering

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