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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Director- PMO to join our team. This individual will have strong leadership skills and proven track record of successfully manage scheduling on prior projects or programs.

Per client requirements, only US citizens may be considered for this opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• PMO Strategy & Governance
  • Establish and lead the PMO framework, governance model, and operating structure for major aviation and infrastructure programs.
  • Define standards, processes, and controls across cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting, and document management.
  • Ensure alignment with client requirements, federal guidelines, and Turner & Townsend best practices.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• Program Controls Leadership
  • Oversee integrated program controls, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of program data, baselines, forecasts, and KPIs.
  • Lead development of program dashboards, executive reports, and performance insights.
• Risk, Change, and Decision Support
  • Direct the program’s risk management framework, including identification, quantification, mitigation, and reporting.
  • Lead the change management process, ensuring disciplined evaluation, approval, and integration of changes.
  • Provide scenario analysis, decision support, and strategic recommendations to client leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Interface
  • Serve as the primary PMO representative to client executives, governance boards, and delivery partners.
  • Present program performance, risks, and strategic insights in clear, concise executive formats.
  • Facilitate alignment across design, construction, commercial, and operational teams.
• Team Leadership & Capability Development
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary PMO team across controls, reporting, governance, and analytics.
  • Build capability within the PMO through training, coaching, and continuous improvement.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Strategic thinker with the ability to shape and lead a high‑performing PMO.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups.
• High judgment, analytical rigor, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Commitment to Turner & Townsend’s values of excellence, integrity, and client partnership.

• 12+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, or program controls for major capital programs.
• Proven experience in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure delivery.
• Strong expertise in governance, program controls, reporting, and risk/change management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal capital delivery.
• Background in design‑build, CMAR, progressive design‑build, or multi‑prime delivery environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise PMO systems, cost management platforms, and scheduling tools.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent.
• Per client requirements, only US citizens may be considered for this opportunity.

The salary range for this full-time role is $230K-$250K 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. 

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/ 

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