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Turner & Townsend Looking for Associate Director / Project Director at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.
We have operated in New Zealand since 2012 and employ over 30 dedicated staff between our offices in Auckland and Christchurch. This local team is supported by a network of over 11,000 experienced professionals located across 118 offices around the world.
Job Description
Due to growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, Turner & Townsend’s Project Management team in Auckland are expanding and looking for and Associate Director/ Project Director who has led and worked on large scale construction projects across a range of sectors, ideally including health, high-tech (Data Centres), commercial and/or education.
As an Associate Director or Project Director with Turner & Townsend you must be capable to lead projects, manage a team, have a commercial focus and balance working across major projects. The successful applicant will be working closely with and supported by the New Zealand’s Director for Project Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large scale commercial/ high-tech/ health projects as the key client interface
- Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
- Managing the design process to achieve the client’s requirements and manage expectations
- Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
- Managing project safety and environmental requirements
- Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
- Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
Qualifications
- A recognised Degree qualification relating to a technical field: Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management
- 10 – 15+ years industry experience working on major health, high-tech, commercial and/or educations projects
- Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
- Advanced Microsoft skills are essential and Primavera skills will be of benefit
- Technical ability to lead and manage complex projects and programmes as the key client interface
- Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
- Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your clients
Additional Information
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/
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