Project Manager / Project Engineer - Corporate Office Relocation

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global consultancy active in real estate, infrastructure and natural resources, is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major corporate office relocation and workplace fit-out project in Santiago. This is not a Construction Manager role: the successful candidate combines a strong understanding of construction and fit-out delivery with a broader project management skill set including planning, commercial management, procurement coordination, contracts administration, stakeholder engagement, risk management and project controls. The role works in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, bilingual environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities.
• Support project planning, scheduling and milestone management, and monitor risks, issues and mitigation actions.
• Manage change control, variation tracking, governance, reporting and documentation.
• Track budgets, forecasts and performance metrics, and oversee quality management and project controls.
• Administer contracts and commercial documentation, assess and negotiate variations and change orders, and review payment applications and certification.
• Support procurement planning and tenders, coordinate long-lead items and FF&E procurement, and track supply chain risks.
• Lead stakeholder meetings, escalate risks and issues, and communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of experience in project management, project engineering, design management or project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial office fit-outs, workplace transformation or corporate relocation projects.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Preferred: postgraduate qualification, PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, APM, MRICS or equivalent certification, and knowledge of Chilean construction regulations.

Required skills

• Proficiency with project planning and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI and Excel.
• Knowledge of construction delivery methods, procurement, contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.