Construction Manager - Retail

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Programs team supporting a confidential high-tech retail client. This role will play a key leadership function within the program, overseeing projects from preconstruction and design phases through to execution and closeout across a national portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring strong retail construction experience, a proactive mindset, and a high level of attention to detail. This individual will collaborate closely with internal program leadership and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects across multiple locations in the United States.

*This role requires on site presence.

Under the direction of the client and program leadership, the Construction Manager will be responsible for coordinating all construction-related activities, including but not limited to:

• Supporting program leadership in overseeing multiple retail construction projects from design development through construction and handover
• Managing and coordinating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and vendor partners to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Reviewing design packages for constructability, identifying risks to cost, schedule, and quality, and providing clear recommendations
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and reporting across the program
• Leading site-based activities where required, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with design intent, safety standards, and quality expectations
• Ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements across various U.S. regions
• Promoting and maintaining strong health and safety practices throughout all phases of construction
• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor within a client-facing environment
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Design and Construct 

• Participate in Interface with local authorities having jurisdiction, developers, on issues regarding site development, e.g., utility tie-ins, permitting, etc.
• Participate in review of Product Data Submittals in coordination with technical reviewers.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Agent during development of Commissioning Plan and execution of Plan.
• Review project submittals and RFI

Construction Phase Services including Commissioning and Handover to Operations

• Reviews the general contractors and key subcontractors project schedule for alignment with contract requirements.
• Provide oversight of general contractor during construction phase activities, including regular site visits and review construction work.
• Attend daily construction status meetings and Owner, Architect, Contractor meetings as scheduled.
• Review and report on the overall construction effort and progress.
• Evaluate of the project schedule with relation to actual field production.
• Coordination with Cost and Scheduling representatives for project reporting and dashboard updates.
• Coordination with Document Controller to ensure project documentation is loaded into client system of record.
• Supports observation and issue tracking/resolution and punch-list, coordination with A/E.
• Support In-Process and Final Inspection and Test activity conducted by GC and Commissioning Agent.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction management, with a strong preference for retail or commercial interiors projects
• Proven experience delivering projects from preconstruction/design through to completion
• Experience working across multiple projects or within a program environment is highly desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a client-facing role
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Willingness to travel as required to support projects across the United States

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

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