Quality Assurance PM, Electrical – Data Center Construction

Quality Assurance PM, Electrical – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction with Field Experience to support a high-profile data center construction project. This individual will oversee the General Contractor’s construction activities with a focus on reporting schedule status back to the project owner. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise from field work, strong leadership, and a background in large‑scale data center/mission critical works or electrical contracting.

• Effectively manage and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Communicate across internal team for efficient, consistent delivery.
• Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
• Verify effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Apply best practice on all projects.
• Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
• Monitor progress of multiple construction projects to ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
• Manage interface between suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Facilitate flow of project information between team members through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
• Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field.
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Assist in developing client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice to project teams on approaches that achieve client and business objectives.
• Manage knowledge capturing of key information and lessons learned.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Oversee all phases of electrical construction from preconstruction through L5 commissioning.
• Oversee design coordination, procurement, installation, and closeout of all mission critical systems, emphasizing electrical support.
• Ensure alignment with project goals, client expectations, and quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee and report works status against the General Contractor’s schedule daily and as required by the owner.
• Review and provide feedback against the GC contract schedule to mitigate impacts to the critical path.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise in electrical systems, including substations, transformers, and power distribution.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, codes, and industry standards during QA/QC field walks.
• Identify project risks and report mitigation strategies to the General Contractor and owner.
• Ensure all electrical work meets quality and safety standards.
• Manage MOP review, feedback, and execution.
• Maintain/contribute to site progress photo log and weekly reporting.
• Assist in managing closeout of all CX issues identified in the field with project stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical project management experience, ideally in data center construction or with an electrical contractor.
• Experience with substation and power distribution systems preferred.
• Familiarity with MEP design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in the Data Center Commissioning Process (levels 1‑5).
• Proficiency managing construction documents including BODs, specifications, contract drawings, C/D/E’s, equipment submittals and RFIs.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, P6, CxAlloy, and other construction project management tools.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.