Owners Representative Project Manager - Retrofit Construction

Company Description

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.

Job Description

About the role

The Owner’s Representative Project Manager – Retrofit Construction acts as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the planning, design, construction, and closeout of facility retrofit and renovation projects. This role represents the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives are achieved. The position collaborates with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver complex upgrades and modernization projects while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

What you´ll do

• Serve as the primary owner’s representative for retrofit, renovation, and modernization projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal client stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, and project controls processes.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and project requirements.
• Lead project meetings, issue resolution, and decision-making activities.
• Review project documentation, change orders, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Support phased construction planning to minimize operational impacts.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Provide regular reporting and executive-level updates on project performance and delivery status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing retrofit, renovation, tenant improvement, or capital construction projects.
• Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager, Construction Manager, or similar client-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, construction methods, contract administration, and project controls.
• Proven ability to manage consultants, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Strong financial management, scheduling, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management abilities.
• PMP, CCM, PE, RA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments while driving successful client outcomes.

Additional Information

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

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's 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/ and https://www.heery.com/ 

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

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