Construction Manager

  • Turner & Townsend
  • Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Full Time
Company Description**

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the clients vision.

**Job Description**

**Turner & Townsend Heery** are seeking an experienced **Construction Manager** to work on large-scale projects for a key Government client. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, be able to take the initiative and drive activities with limited supervision.

***This role requires on site presence**

*** There is a potential opportunity for travel or relocation for upcoming client projects at the completion of this assignment.**

**Responsibilities:**

+ Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

+ Financial management: Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing the financial system to monitor a projects financial status.

+ Project planning, including producing a detailed project plan.

+ Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.

+ Managing the change control process.

+ Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.

+ Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.

+ Quality Control Ensuring compliance with quality standards.

+ Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.

+ Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.

+ Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.

+ Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.

+ General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.

+ Ability to advise strategically during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to achieve the clients overall objectives.

+ Great time management skills. Ensure that the project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.

+ Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.

+ Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.

+ Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified.

+ Key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.

+ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

**Qualifications**

+ 5-8 years of construction experience.

+ Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or related equivalent experience.

+ Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the construction industry on commercial ground up real estate projects.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

+ Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.

**Additional Information**

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

_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._

_Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/_

_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._

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Job ID: 483237350
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025

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