Project Manager / Project Engineer

About This Role

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
• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial office fit-out, workplace transformation, or corporate relocation projects
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery methodologies and fit-out processes
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, specialist vendors, and project stakeholders
• Understanding of procurement, planning, contract administration, and commercial management
• Knowledge of local permitting, authority approval, and building handover processes
• Experience working on complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivery interfaces
• Proven experience managing project risks, issues, change control, and reporting processes
• 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.