Associate Director PMOProgram Manager Construction Management

Job Description 

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director PMO/Program Manager to join our team to step in and serve as the stabilizing force for our large-scale Infrastructure PMO. This isnt a role for a box-checker. We need a strategic architect who can command a room of stakeholders mentor a diverse team of project controls professionals and ensure our massive infrastructure investments translate into flawless execution.

If you have the technical mastery to dissect a critical path schedule and the emotional intelligence to navigate complex client environments youre the leader were looking for.

Responsibilities:  

1. Program Stewardship & Governance

Consistency Lead: Establish and enforce the Gold Standard for project controls. You will drive the standardization of delivery across the entire portfolio to ensure a single undisputed version of the truth.

Quality Assurance: Serve as the final line of defense for data integrity. You will provide rigorous QA/QC over schedules cost forecasting and risk reporting to ensure executive-level confidence.

Resource Mentorship: Act as the direct steward for our project controls personnel. Youll identify skill gaps provide hands-on training and foster a high-performance culture that values precision and accountability.

2. Strategic Problem Solving

Performance Recovery: You wont just report on delays; you will fix them. Youll proactively identify delivery bottlenecks and architect the recovery plans needed to get lagging programs back on track.

Contingency & Escalation: Design and execute a robust escalation management strategy. Youll ensure risks are mitigated at the floor level while knowing exactly when and how to elevate critical issues to senior leadership.

3. Continuous Improvement & Integration

Process Roll-out: Lead the seamless integration of new procedures and digital PMO tools into the existing infrastructure workflow ensuring minimal disruption and maximum adoption.

Innovation Mandate: Constantly challenge the status quo. You will refine existing methodologies to increase reporting accuracy and shave inefficiencies off the program lifecycle.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in construction management engineering or field related to construction. 

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience 

• A thorough knowledge of Program Management methods and best practices.  

• A thorough knowledge of forecasting budgeting planning design schedule and scope management  

• Have the technical skills to read understand and communicate contract requirements including construction drawings and specifications and interpret construction methods  

• Be able to understand and follow site HSSE Policies 

• Technology competent in using the following Software: MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS Project MS PowerPoint  

• Competent user of data management software and systems for data management analytics quality assurance and project/program management 

• Excellent communication skills  

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.*

The salary range for this role is $160K-$195K. This range reflects the companys good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience skills qualifications and internal addition to base salary employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

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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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time