Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

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.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support mission-critical data center construction projects. This role focuses on construction coordination, contractor management, and supporting project delivery across all phases, with increasing responsibility during construction execution and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day construction activities, ensuring alignment with safety, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate contractors, engineers, and vendors to support efficient project execution.
• Assist in oversight of electrical and mechanical system installation and integration.
• Support commissioning activities and system testing efforts.
• Track project milestones and identify risks to schedule.
• Assist in managing procurement and delivery of critical equipment.
• Participate in site visits and maintain regular on-site presence during active construction.
• Support constructability reviews, RFIs, and technical coordination.
• Maintain clear communication across project teams.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of construction management experience, with data center or mission-critical exposure preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Information

*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.

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