Construction Logistics Manager - Hotel Construction Development
About the role
Company 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.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Job Description
This is a fully on-site position based in the Bahamas.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Construction Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end logistics operations for construction materials across shipment, storage, and distribution. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence across complex construction projects and requires a hands-on, on-site presence in the Bahamas.
The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with commercial and financial acumen, driving service excellence while building long-term partnerships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders through practical, on-the-ground execution and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Operations & Business Performance
Lead full-cycle logistics operations, including shipment tracking, storage, inventory, and distribution of construction materials and equipment
Maintain full inventory accountability, ensuring accuracy and traceability across all stages
Ensure seamless execution of inbound, outbound, and value-added services aligned with project timelines
Deliver against key SLAs and KPIs, including productivity, service levels, safety, and inventory accuracy
Align logistics operations with construction schedules and client objectives
Proactively resolve logistics challenges and ensure compliance with customs and construction requirements
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, including clients, brokers, contractors, procurement, and construction teams
Lead governance forums (QBRs, MBRs), presenting performance insights and continuous improvement plans
Identify and implement efficiency opportunities and logistics solutions
Negotiate scope adjustments, service levels, and commercial agreements in alignment with project strategy
Drive high client satisfaction and long-term partnership development
Financial Leadership & Cost Optimization
Oversee full cost structure, including labor, security, overhead, consumables, and capital investments
Drive cost efficiencies through process optimization, productivity improvements, and operational controls
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and logistics planning processes
Analyze performance variances and implement corrective actions aligned with customs and construction standards
Team Leadership & Organizational Development
Lead and develop teams of 10–40 employees, including supervisors, coordinators, and H&S personnel
Build organizational capability through succession planning and leadership development
Foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture based on accountability and engagement
Align workforce planning with project demands and operational requirements
Qualifications
Experience & Background
12+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or construction logistics operations
Proven track record in senior leadership roles with accountability for operations, cost, and service delivery
Experience managing large-scale, high-volume projects within construction or 3PL environments
Strong background in client/account management with direct stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in cost, productivity, and service levels
Experience implementing reporting systems, analytics, and operational tracking tools
Implement and leverage advanced systems and tools such as Kestrel (or similar), Procore, Power BI, Primavera, or MS Project
Optimize processes, warehouse layouts, and labor models to improve throughput and reduce costs
Champion a data-driven and pragmatic on-site approach to decision-making
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational and commercial performance
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership across logistics, customs, and procurement
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Data-driven and analytical mindset
Hands-on, practical decision-making on-site
Continuous improvement orientation
Executive communication capabilities
Experience with automation and digital transformation initiatives
Solid experience working with customs brokers and agents
Strong understanding of construction logistics (materials, storage, and distribution)
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
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 does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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