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Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

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Senior Design Project Manager – Higher Education Construction

Houston, TX
Full-time
Posted 12/4/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Project Management
Design Coordination
AutoCAD
Revit
Bluebeam
MS Office Suite
Client Communication
Construction Management

Compensation

Salary Range

$120K - 160K a year

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate design and construction projects, liaise with clients and consultants, prepare project documentation, and oversee design standards and external consultants.

Requirements

Requires 10-15 years in higher education construction project management with architectural/design/civil works experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.

Full Description

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 client’s vision. Job Description Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Design Project Manager to work with our team, and partner with our clients, supporting designs for new and existing construction builds. The Design Project Manager should have an architectural background in the construction industry and be experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works. • This role requires on site presence Job Description: • Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. Position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors. • Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering the project through all phases of design and construction. • Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed. • Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software. • Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s). • Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction. • Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements. • Review and inform design RFPs. • Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process. • Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners. • Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously. • Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications • College Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture. • 10-15 years of experience in Higher Education construction preferred. • Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs. • Experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works. • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite. • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role. • Team player; ability to work collaboratively. Additional Information • 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. #LI-DL1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025

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