Senior Project Manager - Retail Construction

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across 60 countries, specializing in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. We partner with clients to deliver impactful projects and programs, transforming challenges into successes. Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., we offer comprehensive capabilities in programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, alongside net zero and digital solutions.

The Role: Senior Project Manager (Retail Construction)

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead all project phases from initiation to close-out, ensuring accountability for delivery. You will be a senior leader, driving project strategy, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring best-in-class project execution, with a particular focus on retail construction programs.

Job Description:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects or programs, especially in retail construction, aligning with client objectives for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance, proactive risk management, and value-driven solutions.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and scheduling with robust controls and accurate forecasting.
• Manage design, procurement, and construction phases, ensuring seamless stakeholder coordination.
• Conduct regular site visits (including travel) to monitor progress, ensure quality, and enforce safety and compliance.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and vendors, enforcing contractual obligations under CCDC, MSAs, and other agreements.
• Lead procurement activities, including tender strategy, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Oversee change management, cost control, and progress payments.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation and closeout packages.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to team development.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and contribute to client relationship management and business development.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in project or construction management, with a strong client-side or consulting track record.
• Significant experience in retail construction (rollouts, store fit-outs, multi-site programs) is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-site, or fast-track projects and manage competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building systems, and CCDC contract frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in budget management, cost control, and commercial oversight.
• Proficiency with tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MS Office; familiarity with project management and IWMS tools is an asset.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Jira, or G Suite is an asset.
• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional designations (PMP, P.Eng, CET, Architectural Technologist, MRICS) are strong assets.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000 per year.
• Benefits: 100% covered health and dental benefits for employees and dependents, health spending account, RRSP with company matching, annual learning and development budget, professional membership/license fee coverage, comprehensive PTO (vacation, flex, sick days).
• Work Approach: Flexible, hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Culture: Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; safe, healthy, and accessible environment.