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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Director of Project Management - Media

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A minimum of eight years of related progressive experience and/or training is required.
  • Experience directly managing a work group or leading third-party project delivery resources/team is required.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite are required.
  • The role requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles, financial and business analysis, and development of financial policies and procedures.
  • The role requires the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret sophisticated business documents; respond effectively to sensitive issues; write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles; and deliver persuasive presentations to employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
  • The role requires the ability to negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups.
  • The role requires analytical and quantitative skills and experience developing strategic solutions in a growing matrix-based, multi-industry sales environment.
  • The role requires the ability to solve sophisticated problems and make recommendations with a direct impact on the company.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial performance of market, program, and client accounts, including budgeting, actual results, forecasting, reporting, billing, revenue-recognition documentation, accounts-receivable collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing allocation where applicable, and profit and loss through EBITDA before allocations.
  • Interact regularly with clients to establish and achieve goals and objectives, and anticipate and respond to their needs and concerns.
  • Manage and lead project management staff in the market, ensuring staff understand and implement operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify and track performance and training needs, and motivate direct reports and the broader group.
  • Guide all phases of project management, including procurement and contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout, with focus on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management.
  • Develop new business and maintain existing business relationships, pursue business opportunities, integrate with other business lines, and cross-sell services in the assigned market, program, or client account.
  • Ensure the work group adheres to corporate governance policies and procedures.
  • Manage contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout for company, client/vendor, company/vendor, and supplier agreements; monitor adherence to internal governance and controls.
  • Identify sophisticated project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate risks for clients and the company.
  • Coordinate accurate, timely, and complete reports for clients and the company.
  • Participate in civic and business organizations and maintain relationships with industry and trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.
  • Manage planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department, with a mix of direct and matrix reports as applicable.
  • Approve subordinate recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination; recommend actions for direct reports to next-level management for review and approval.
  • Monitor staffing levels and report on utilization and deployment of human resources.
  • Lead and support staff in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, performance, and retention, and model behaviors consistent with company values.
  • Approve and lead all aspects of the department budget.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior supervisory experience with direct-report responsibilities is preferred when specific duties include direct-report responsibilities.
  • LEED AP is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional certification is preferred (US and/or Canada).
  • Certified Construction Manager certification is preferred.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Turner & Townsend provides project management, cost management, and advisory services for real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. It manages the full project life cycle—from planning and budgeting to risk management and program delivery across design, construction, and operation. The firm distinguishes itself with a global footprint of 130+ offices in 45+ countries and an alliance with CBRE that expands reach and resources for large, complex assets. Its goal is to help clients maximize asset value by delivering projects on time and within budget while improving performance from inception through operation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1980

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