Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction

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.

Turner & Townsend are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of data center construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large-scale construction projects with a focus on data centers, critical infrastructure, and technical facilities. The Construction Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope, objectives, and design.
• Review and approve construction drawings and technical specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead and manage on-site construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring smooth collaboration and clear communication.
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained and comply with safety standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and maintain up-to-date reports on project status, challenges, and milestones.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost controls are in place.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining the project’s quality and safety standards.
• Manage procurement and purchasing of materials and services, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with budget constraints.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive project schedule, ensuring all phases of construction are completed on time.
• Monitor and adjust the schedule as needed to accommodate any changes or unforeseen delays.
• Coordinate the timing of critical tasks, such as equipment installation, MEP work, and systems commissioning.
• Ensure the project complies with all relevant construction codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Enforce a culture of safety on-site, conducting regular safety audits and inspections.
• Oversee quality control inspections and ensure all work meets required specifications and standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, senior management, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide regular updates on project status, including progress reports, risk assessments, and financial forecasts.
• Address any client concerns or issues promptly and professionally to maintain positive relationships.
• Identify potential project risks, including cost overruns, delays, and compliance issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop contingency plans for critical issues that may arise during the construction process.
• Resolve conflicts on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to the project.
• Oversee the final testing and commissioning of the data center, ensuring that all systems, including power, cooling, and security, are functioning as required.
• Facilitate the handover process to operations teams, ensuring all documentation, warranties, and compliance certificates are delivered to the client.
• SOX control responsibilities may be…