Senior 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 programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

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 looking for a Senior Project Manager to support large-scale, ground-up data center construction projects with our Seattle team! The role will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning. 

Key Elements:

• Pre-construction/ Design/ Planning.
• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
• Coordinate Design Team activities.
• Ensure AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
• Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents.
• Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort.

Construction:

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis.
• Ensure Budget Management and Tracking.
• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis.
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced.
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close Out:

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years construction field experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role. 

Required Skills:

• 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.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment.
• 2-3 years in data center construction is required.