Associate Director - Progressive Design Build projects

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to serve as the primary client-facing representative for a large, complex healthcare capital program in Southern California.

This individual will lead project management efforts from early planning and programming through design and construction. The SPM will serve as the prime point of contact for the owner and will direct an integrated project management team supporting a major institutional development.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare facilities, complex regulatory environments, and alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Primary Contact

• Serve as the lead representative and primary point of contact to the client
• Direct and manage the consultant project management team
• Integrate seamlessly with owner staff and stakeholders
• Provide strategic advisory support on delivery, risk, and procurement

Planning & Programming

• Support development of project scope, budget validation, and delivery strategy
• Assist in preparation of alternative delivery procurement documents
• Develop high-level cost modeling and schedule frameworks

Design Oversight

• Oversee design development to ensure compliance with regulatory, code, and owner requirements
• Review consultant deliverables for quality, constructability, and completeness
• Facilitate value engineering and risk mitigation strategies

Construction Oversight

• Provide executive-level oversight of cost controls, change management, and forecasting
• Monitor project schedule performance and risk mitigation
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance protocols
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies

Closeout & Turnover

• Oversee substantial completion, documentation turnover, and warranty administration
• Ensure financial reconciliation and project reporting requirements are satisfied

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with large public institutions or higher education clients
• Progressive Design Build experience
• Familiarity with “best value” selection processes
• Experience implementing Lean construction management principles
• Experience in highly regulated healthcare construction environments

Key Competencies

• Executive presence and strong client communication skills
• Strategic thinking and risk management capability
• Strong contract and procurement knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex institutional environments
• Ability to scale staffing resources as project needs evolve

Qualifications

Required Credentials

Candidate must meet one of the following:

• Licensed Architect (California preferred)
• Registered Professional Engineer (California preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in project and construction management
• Demonstrated leadership of large capital projects exceeding $100M construction value
• Direct experience delivering licensed healthcare facilities (ambulatory, medical office, or acute care environments preferred)
• Experience with Progressive Design-Build and traditional Design-Build delivery methods
• Experience managing fast-track, multi-phase construction programs
• Proven ability to manage complex project budgets, schedules, scope, and procurement strategies
• Working knowledge of California Public Contract Code and public-sector procurement processes
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory authorities (e.g., state-level health facility oversight agencies)
• Strong understanding of:
  • California Building Code
  • ADA compliance
  • Fire and life-safety standards
  • Environmental review processes (CEQA experience preferred)

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $170k-$220k 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.

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.   

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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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