Project Administrative Office Engineer

Summary

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company. The Project Administrative Office Engineer provides advanced administrative and project delivery support for commercial real estate projects, coordinating schedules, documentation, reporting, meetings, action items, and governance compliance. This remote role supports program and project teams while managing multiple priorities and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day program operations and administrative activities
• Support Project Management team to manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual commercial real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout
• Maintain program documentation, records, correspondence, and project files. May implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, briefings and stakeholder engagements. Prepare meeting agendas, capture meeting minutes, and track action items through completion
• Assist with onboarding team members and maintaining distribution lists
• Track the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Assist with crafting action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule
• Communicate with other program controls disciplines and with program delivery to effectively coordinate controls
• Coordinate with the Delivery Director to ensure resource requirements are appropriately communicated and coordinated
• Prepare and coordinate delivery schedules to facilitate planning the work
• Facilitate communication across multiple projects and program domains
• Support preparation of executive presentations and briefing materials
• Maintain program repositories, document libraries, and records management systems
• Ensure proper version control of program documents and deliverables
• Coordinate document reviews, approvals, and distribution
• Coordinate Site Visits, including, surveys and site preparations
• Support compliance with organizational documentation standards and the account governance processes
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and address routine problems
• Have a broad understanding and knowledge of your field and some knowledge of several job subject areas within the function
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with company RISE values. May convince others to reach an agreement. Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
• * Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience including at least 2 years of experience in construction project management, with specific expertise in supporting large-scale infrastructure projects preferred. Instead of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Experience working with Kahua is a plus
• * Experience preparing reports, meeting minutes, and executive-level presentations
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• * Previous AEC experience preferred and should include construction project management, owner's rep, or project management experience for commercial projects. Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices is required
• * Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices is helpful
• * Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems. and the ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents
• * Strong interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
• * Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience including at least 2 years of experience in construction project management, with specific expertise in supporting large-scale infrastructure projects preferred. Instead of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Experience working with Kahua is a plus
• * Experience preparing reports, meeting minutes, and executive-level presentations
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• * Previous AEC experience preferred and should include construction project management, owner's rep, or project management experience for commercial projects. Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices is required
• * Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices is helpful
• * Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems. and the ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents
• * Strong interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance