Senior Design Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. 

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.   

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Design Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the design process and the Architect/Engineer from master planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a very fast, diverse and rapidly changing design program.

The ideal candidate is a Construction Project Manager experienced in Architecture or Civil Engineering with experience working on large-scale, ground-up Data Center, High-tech, Commercial/Corporate Office, Healthcare, Manufacturing, or relatable projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work with General Contractor (GC) and Architect/ Engineer (AE) to create and establish the Master Project Schedule.
• Coordinate Design Team activities.
• Ensure AE is effectively delivering against the City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
• Drive design meetings and provide continual input to optimize design and minimize unnecessary work.
• Assist in developing Design Delivery Schedule along with Construction Project Manager, and other consultants.
• Develop comprehensive scope-of-work and contract document deliverables list for each related discipline.
• Negotiate scope-of-work, deliverables and price with consulting firms.
• Track and manage external design and cost issues.
• Manage distribution and production of project workload within team.
• Collaborate on new design issues and research projects with team.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and precise.
• Assist internal and external customers.
• Meet with stakeholders to obtain design input and signoff.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years relevant experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
• Formal Project Management methods.
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Be exceptional at discerning the path forward given a set of problems or problem statements.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.

Preferred Education:

• College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• College Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. 
• PMP certified.
• Experience in data center construction or other heavy industry is preferred

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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