Due Diligence Design Manager

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that transforms challenges into opportunities across various sectors. The Senior Manager of Due Diligence is responsible for overseeing the technical and legal vetting of potential real estate assets, ensuring a seamless transition from site selection to construction commencement.

Responsibilities:

• Execute rigorous physical due diligence, including the evaluation of structural integrity, MEP system capacities, and site-specific utility infrastructure
• Synthesize complex technical data into concise 'Go/No-Go' feasibility reports for a range of stakeholders, highlighting potential cost-drivers or schedule-impactors
• Assess the alignment between 'as-is' site conditions and the technical requirements of the client’s prototype or specific use-case
• Navigate complex municipal zoning ordinances, land-use restrictions, and local building codes to confirm the viability of intended operations
• Identify required discretionary approvals (e.g., variances, conditional use permits) and establish critical path timelines for procurement
• Oversee the procurement and critical review of ALTA surveys, Title Commitments, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Transaction Management to define the Landlord’s Work and Tenant’s Work within the Lease Work Letter, ensuring technical specifications are enforceable and accurate
• Review Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance requests against verified site conditions to prevent capital expenditure overages
• Manage a national or regional network of third-party consultants (Environmental, Geotechnical, Civil, and Structural)
• Audit consultant deliverables to ensure all reports meet the company's internal standards for depth and accuracy
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or applicable bachelor's degree and or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant project management experience
• Strong organizational and management skills – the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team
• Effective presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools
• Excellent communication skills