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Senior Project Manager, Turnberry Consulting, US Inc - Washington, D.C.

Senior Project Manager

Turnberry Consulting, US Inc
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Real Estate Development
Zoning Administration
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Jenny Potts

Email: 
jpotts@turnberryuk.com
Location: 
WashingtonDC





ABOUT TURNBERRYTurnberry Consulting Limited is a boutique urban planning and real estate development advisory based in London and Washington, DC. The firm serves institutions, governments, and unique development clients to achieve tangible and intangible value maximization while also preserving a unique and defining project identity. Turnberry projects nearly all evolve from a practical need, where quality and functionality are the prime driving forces.
Turnberry’s staff includes a variety of complimentary professionals, specializing in property, town planning, finance, and research. Although a relatively small company, Turnberry has influenced many major planning projects in terms of direction and approach. In some cases such as Oxford University or the Ascot Racecourse, Turnberry has remained intimately involved for a decade or more.
Turnberry specializes in projects where uniqueness of vision is key and delivery of a superior project is desired. Turnberry aims to work on the most complex projects where rigor and detail of approach lead to the creation of longlasting legacy properties. The company relies on a proven track record of efficient practical implementation––drawing on our team members’ abilities to navigate the complicated relationships between public bodies, corporations, universities, and other stakeholders. Turnberry’s comprehensive quality solutions include among others:
  • Project management;
  • Stakeholder mediation;
  • Community outreach & engagement;
  • Swift & painless negotiation of entitlement processes;
  • Concept development;
  • Asset inventorying;
  • Site planning;
  • Project marketing strategies;
  • Regeneration strategies;
  • Master planning;
  • Phasing & implementation plans; and
  • Real estate economics & financial feasibility studies.


POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking candidates for the appointment of a Senior Project Manager in our Washington, D.C. offices, which serves clients nationally.  We wish to appoint an experienced individual who already has a track record of client managed, and who aspires in time to take up a Director level position in the business. Successful candidates will have relevant project management experience in real estate, economic development and related consulting fields, must demonstrate critical analytic thinking skills to serve our clients, possess a passion for intelligent urban development and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. Day-to-day tasks will require managing internal and external teams to complete complex real estate and economic assignments including pro forma analysis for a range of uses, market feasibility research, fiscal and economic impact studies, public-private partnership strategy, and public policy design. You will review and present client deliverables, including memos, reports and PowerPoint presentations; and will support the firm’s business development efforts. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation of real estate expertise and an interest in creative public-private solutions, as well as significant capacity for leadership.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of work experience in real estate finance, development, public policy and/or consulting in a related field. Candidates should also have a Master’s Degree, preferably in real estate, city planning and/or economic development. Considerable additional experience in a closely-related field may also be substituted for a graduate degree. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes project management for consulting engagements in a relevant field.
In addition to considerable experience in real estate and economic analysis, the candidate must also possess substantial project management experience, excellent writing and presentation skills, and mentorship capabilities. Candidate should be a highly motivated independent thinker with sufficient poise for direct client interaction. The most successful candidates will show potential for rapid professional growth.
SALARY Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. Turnberry provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays.
SUBMISSION  Please submit a cover letter and resume by 31 October, 2014 as a single PDF document to Jenny Potts at jpotts@turnberryuk.com.
Turnberry may contact candidates for brief phone conversations prior to inviting candidates to the respective offices for formal interviews. For more information, please visit www.turnberryus.com or contact us at jpotts@turnberryuk.com.
 Please do not call regarding this position.