Associate Director, Data Centres
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Turner & Townsend
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
-
Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Program / Project Manager, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Job Description
Who are you?
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our growing Data Centres team, supporting the delivery of complex mission-critical construction projects and programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, client management, business development, and project delivery experience within large-scale construction environments.
While this position is posted in Toronto, we welcome applications from candidates across Canada. This role supports projects in Western Canada, including Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg. Candidates must be open to travel, rotational schedules, or temporary relocation based on project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the growth and successful delivery of complex data centre and mission-critical construction programs across the region.Lead and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development, pursuits, and strategic growth opportunities within the data centre sector.Provide leadership and oversight across multiple projects and project teams, ensuring successful delivery against client objectives, commercial targets, schedules, and quality expectations.Collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders across all phases of project delivery.Support project governance activities including financial management, forecasting, staffing, reporting, and risk management.Mentor and support project management staff through coaching, leadership, and professional development.Contribute to proposals, presentations, client interviews, and market engagement activities to support continued business growth.Promote collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across project delivery teams.Support strategic planning and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects and client accounts.SOX control responsibilities may form part of this role and are to be adhered to where applicable.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, project management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degree or PMP certification is considered an asset.10+ years of relevant experience within construction, mission-critical, data centre, or large-scale infrastructure project environments.Demonstrated experience leading major construction projects or programs, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams, project delivery, commercial management, and stakeholder coordination.Strong client relationship management and business development experience, including supporting pursuits, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities.Strong understanding of the full construction project lifecycle, project governance, financial management, risk management, and operational delivery.Experience leading and mentoring project management teams within fast-paced consulting or project delivery environments.Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.Additional Information
What's in it for you...
100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)Health spending…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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