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 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 Project Manager to join our team to support Mission Critical construction projects. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of excellent project delivery.  

Responsibilities:  

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects. 
• Chair meetings and issue meeting minutes 
• Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. 
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized 
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects 
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required 
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly 
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews 
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team 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 
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field 
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required 
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers 
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities 
• Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives 
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured 
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Project/Program specifications: 

• Project/Program specific responsibilities: Work and oversee General Contractors onsite, Communicate with Client Stakeholders in a live environment, manage staging plans with the General Contractor and communicate these to the Client, Oversee multiple projects at any given time at the facility.  
• Market sector experience: Data Centers, Mission Critical Work, Live Environments 
• Project/program size in dollar value: Range from $1M - $10M 
• Software specific requirements: Excel, Microsoft Word, CX Alloy, Other Project Governance Tools (Procore or similar etc) 
• Certification requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Elec or Mech Engineering, or a trade background in Electrical or Mechanical with onsite industry experience.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction. 
• Minimum 5- 7 years of relevant experience  
• Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team 
• Effective presentation skills 
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools 
• Excellent communication skills  

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

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