Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction Project Manager

Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction Project Manager

Job ID

248134

Posted

17-Nov-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager focused on network infrastructure / security construction! This position will apply their experience and technical expertise to lead complex projects with numerous cross-functional teams. This candidate will plan requirements with internal customers and external partners to guide projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes working with customers to develop project scopes, leading project schedules and cost, identifying risks and clearly presenting goals to project collaborators. These project teams can span offices, time zones and hemispheres, and it's your job to report on and keep all the partners coordinated and advised on the project's progress and schedule! This candidate will be responsible for resolving highly critical issues within matrix organization while maintaining detailed adherence to project timelines and costs.

What you'll do

Conduct the structured fiber kickoff meeting and monitor the design for OSP and ISP.

Facilitate the client "radio" kickoff meeting and work with the vendor to completion.

Acting as the primary liaison to network infrastructure / security-related owner

Construction progress reviews and construction quality reviews via weekly site walks

Facilitate weekly data center hall walks with as needed

Perform field safety walks and input Boots On The Ground with observations. Ensure EH&S compliance.

Collect owner stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining collaborators support, mitigating / channeling opposition.

Schedules reviews to make sure turning points on checklist are adhered to as well as ensuring structured fiber is complete according to schedule of ancillary systems that require connectivity

Facilitate Security kickoff meeting works with GC

Attend weekly construction meetings

Develop scope and RFP Issuance

OFCI procurement - BOM review and RFQ Issuance

GEN switches and WAPS

Security archives

Bundled fiber

Purchase of OFE structured fiber

Initiate end to end funding requests for projects

Manage "Buganizer" - application to update risk / rappy & fluxx

Resolving issues and producing post-mortems when SLO commitments are missed.

Initiate requests and provide requested information needed for Smart Track Work Package Creation

Complete Smart Track enrollment, submit employee compliance documents, and onboarding class.

Own furnished material management

Update Quickbase (project management tool) requests and ensure it is up to date

Perform initial review and approval of invoices before advancing to final review and approval to PO owner

Manage the contractor to ensure goals are being met and complete monthly actualization.

Lead Change and Risk Management.

Budget Management and Cashflow reporting

Schedule and achievement reporting

Complete project closure actions

Supervise site-level productivity and efficiency on a regular basis

What you'll need

3-5 years of solid experience with a focus on construction project / program management.

Construction project / program management experience. Fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom / security, preferably in the data center environment, is helpful but not required.

Previous data center experience is helpful but can be substituted with experience in similar critical environments where work involves impact to core functionalities and is governed with a formal change control process.

Experience handling vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast track design build processes.

Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives on schedule, and within budget.

BICSI, RCDD, RTPM, PMP, or similar industry certifications are highly desired.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were 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 Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $140,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $165,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits : 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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