Turner & Townsend

Technical Data Center Construction Project Manager

Turner & Townsend Sunnyvale, California, United States · $2M/yr

Construction · 10,001+ employees

8 h ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager oversees the design, installation, and commissioning of MEP infrastructure for data center construction projects. They act as the primary liaison between stakeholders while managing project costs, schedules, and contractor performance to ensure quality and safety standards.

What they look for

MEP construction Data center infrastructure Project management Cost management Schedule management Construction site inspection Risk assessment Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Stakeholder management Procurement Commissioning Quality assurance Safety standards Project management software Leadership

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 8-10 years of relevant experience in mission-critical facilities. Proficiency in project management software and strong leadership skills are required, with professional licensure or certifications like PMP or LEED being highly desired.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Full description

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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
  • Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

 

Job Description

About the Role

The MEP Project Manager oversees MEP construction projects for our global technology client’s data center. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees the design, installation, procurement, and commissioning of buildings critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems to meet data center specifications. This job is part of the Construction Management function responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time.

What You’ll Do

* Oversee the review, coordination, and integration of MEP system designs with overall project plans

* Manage project costs, develop schedules, and ensure timely completion within budget

* Ensure the work is in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.

* Act as the primary liaison between clients, architects, structural engineers, facilities management and construction teams to integrate systems

* Supervise MEP contractors and subcontractors, monitor progress, conduct site inspections, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards

* Prepare construction risk assessment and project status reports. Recommend the release of construction funds. Adjust project resource needs and disbursement schedules. Review agreements, and other submitted documents to ensure timelines are being met.

* Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.

* Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

What You’ll Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Licensure as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desired. PMP and/or LEED certification are beneficial.

* Mission critical facilities MEP infrastructure experience necessary. Data center facilities infrastructure experience strongly desired.

* Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information. Convey performance expectations and handle obstacles.

* Proficiency in Project Management software required. Experience with Google Suite beneficial

* Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

* Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

Additional Information

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

  • Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
  • Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
  • Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
  • It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

 

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  • Department: Real estate
  • Compensation: USD 130000 - USD 160000 - monthly

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