Lead Project Manager

About the Role

Turner & Townsend is dedicated to making a meaningful impact by driving outstanding outcomes for clients, unlocking the full potential of its people, and contributing to societal prosperity. Operating worldwide through over 112 offices, we support major global clients in delivering ambitious and technically demanding projects.

We are currently looking for a seasoned Lead Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and operational transition of large-scale, intricate projects. The ideal candidate will have successfully managed at least two complete project lifecycles—from initial business case creation through execution, Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer/Acceptance (ORAT), to ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer complex projects from conception and business case formulation to operational handover and sustained operation.
• Ensure projects meet safety standards, timelines, scopes, and budgetary constraints.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and define success benchmarks.
• Create, update, and control detailed project schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and reporting methods.
• Track project progress against milestones and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders across various project interfaces.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory bodies, and senior executives.
• Lead project governance forums, steering committees, and prepare executive-level reports.
• Identify risks and issues proactively, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Develop contingency and recovery plans to secure project success.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Mentor project managers and team members, promoting a culture of excellence and ongoing development.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with quality, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Oversee ORAT preparation to guarantee smooth operational handover.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Possession of PMP, PRINCE2, PMI Construction Professional, or a similar project management certification.
• 10 to 15 years of comprehensive project management experience.
• Proven track record managing complex projects valued at USD 50 million to over 100 million (or equivalent).
• Experience handling multiple stakeholders, interfaces, and cross-functional teams.
• Completion of at least two full project lifecycles, including business case development, ORAT, and operational transition.
• 7 to 10 years relevant experience in airport, operational live environments, or major infrastructure projects.
• Preferably prior experience within the Middle East region.
• Expertise in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, and BIM platforms.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-moving setting.

Additional Information

We foster a work environment that supports both personal and professional success, emphasizing health, productivity, flexibility, and work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Candidates should be aware that Turner & Townsend does not charge candidates any fees during the recruitment process, and only authorized recruitment agencies with formal agreements may submit candidates.