Head of Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend is building a Project Management team in Helsinki to support its growing Nordic presence and an expanding portfolio of global clients. The Head of Projects leads teams in the safe delivery of projects, owns the sales pipeline and revenue for the business unit, and makes sure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with commercial agreements, statutory regulations and QHSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead teams in the safe delivery of projects, managing risk and competence, and recruit and retain talent
• Generate a sales pipeline, develop and manage bids, tenders and proposals, and win projects through relationships and innovation
• Deliver secured projects on time and on budget, including all maintenance contracts, and maximise profit through cost control and better buying of subcontractor services
• Ensure compliance with project management policies, health and safety policy, and regular audits and project reviews
• Develop project financial plans, manage the monthly P&L, produce financial reports, and keep debt under 60 days
• Recruit, train, appraise and manage a team of project managers, resolve discipline and grievance issues, and chair monthly project reviews

Required profile

• At least 5 years of proven project management experience in M&E, FM, construction or a critical environment
• At least 5 years of experience developing new project opportunities
• Proven experience running a P&L and managing a team
• Experience creating, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals