Planning and delivering a major corporate office relocation and workplace fit-out project in Santiago is the core of this role. The Project Manager / Project Engineer is not a Construction Manager, but will use their strong understanding of construction and fit-out delivery, bringing a broader project management skill set. This role operates within a fast-paced, highly collaborative, bilingual environment, coordinating with various stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
Responsibilities
Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities
Support project planning, scheduling, and milestone management
Monitor project risks, issues, and mitigation actions
Manage change control processes and variation tracking
Oversee project governance, reporting, and documentation
Support quality management processes and project controls
Track budgets, forecasts, and project performance metrics
Ensure integration across project teams and workstreams
Administer contracts and commercial documentation
Support commercial reporting and financial performance monitoring
Assess, negotiate, and manage variations and change orders
Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
Review payment applications and certification processes
Assist with cost control and commercial risk management
Support procurement planning and tender processes
Coordinate long-lead procurement activities and procurement tracking
Assist with vendor qualification and contract award processes
Coordinate FF&E procurement activities and delivery schedules
Monitor supply chain risks and mitigation plans
Support management of manufacturing, delivery, and installation interfaces
Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders
Lead meetings, workshops, and project coordination sessions
Drive accountability and follow-through on project actions
Escalate risks and issues appropriately
Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish
Requirements
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 roles
Proficiency with project planning and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms
Fluent English and Spanish communication skills, both written and verbal
Nice to have:
Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or Business Administration
Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, APM, MRICS, or equivalent
Experience delivering office relocations and workplace transformation programs
Experience working on landlord/developer interface projects
Knowledge of commissioning, handover, and operational readiness planning
Understanding of Chilean construction regulations and permitting requirements
Experience working with international clients and multinational project teams
Background in commercial administration, cost management, and contract negotiation
Familiarity with FF&E procurement, workplace technology implementation, and workplace operations
Benefits
Opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a high-profile corporate workplace project
Work alongside experienced project professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Significant exposure to project leadership, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale workplace transformation initiatives
Training, development, and regular appraisal
Career aspirations management and internal promotion opportunities
About the Company
Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy that applies technical excellence in its work across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. It has grown to become a world-leading professional services company with 110 offices in 45 countries.
