Sitework Senior Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

Job Description

Job 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 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. 

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for leading construction execution, coordinating complex MEP systems, and driving projects through commissioning and turnover in fast-track environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction execution, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance.
• Oversee installation and integration of complex electrical and mechanical systems including power distribution, backup generation, UPS, and cooling infrastructure.
• Drive projects from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
• Lead commissioning activities including pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Maintain strong on-site presence to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design intent.
• Manage procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, generators, and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with utility providers for power and infrastructure delivery.
• Provide leadership to contractors and trade partners.
• Ensure safety protocols during energized work and startup activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of construction management experience, with data center or mission-critical projects required.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with commissioning and system turnover.
• Proven ability to deliver fast-track, complex projects. 

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

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.

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