Construction Manager (Anticipated Opening)

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 Heery is seeking a highly skilled Construction Manager to represent the client in the execution of a landmark seismic strengthening project for an iconic 52-story high-rise in Downtown Los Angeles. This full-time, on-site role is integrated within the Client’s Project Delivery Team.

This is a highly visible and complex assignment involving phased construction in an occupied high-rise building, utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Representation: Serve as the County’s daily field representative, overseeing construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, schedules, and contract documents.
• Seismic Retrofit Monitoring: Supervise seismic retrofit operations in an occupied high-rise building, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants and operations.
• Documentation Management: Review, track, and coordinate the resolution of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field directives.
• Support and Oversight: Assist County inspectors and specialty consultants; oversee third-party testing and QA/QC efforts.
• Meeting Leadership: Lead progress meetings, prepare daily field reports, maintain issue logs, and monitor safety compliance.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate punch list, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure the CMAR maintains compliance with County requirements, including labor laws, environmental regulations, and site logistics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of construction field experience, including at least one $100M+ vertical project involving seismic upgrades or occupied high-rise structures.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects using Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and/or Job Order Contracting (JOC).
• Demonstrated ability to manage QA/QC, change management, and coordination with A/E and CM teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of Public Sector Experience
• California Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Architect, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County procedures and protocols.
• DBIA Certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of hazardous materials abatement, high-rise life safety systems, and MEP coordination in existing buildings.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $150k-$195k 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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