Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend  are seeking a  Preconstruction Due Diligence Consultant  to conduct the initial and critical phase of site selection and planning for a rapidly expanding network of EV service centers. This role is central to evaluating site feasibility, navigating zoning and permitting processes, and ensuring each location is positioned for successful development. You’ll manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, working closely with internal teams and city agencies to overcome logistical and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the end-to-end due diligence process for potential new site acquisitions.
• Review third-party reports (e.g., Phase I/II ESAs, ALTA surveys, Property Condition Assessments) and provide actionable written recommendations on site viability.
• Identify and communicate site-specific risks early in the process, proposing mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• Evaluate site access and circulation, including traffic patterns, turning movements, and ingress/egress feasibility.
• Read, interpret, and summarize landlord work letters, structural exhibits, and delivery conditions.
• Evaluate landlord vs. tenant responsibilities for base building construction.
• Align with internal teams (Real Estate, Design and Construction) to ensure site plans meet operational and infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with Entitlements team to identify permitting risks and opportunities, and develop creative solutions to address site access, traffic flow, and regulatory constraints.
• Create and maintain standardized processes, checklists, and reporting tools for due diligence activities.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in zoning, entitlements, and due diligence for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing multi-site development programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and external agencies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $140,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills,

qualifications

, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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