Data Center Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend • $110K — $130K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of project management experience, specifically in construction.
  • Strong organizational, management, and communication skills for effective teamwork.
  • Extensive experience managing mission-critical data center construction projects, such as hyperscale and colocation environments.
  • Proficiency in project management software tools like Procore and Microsoft Office.
  • Effective presentation skills to convey project updates clearly.
  • Deep understanding of data center infrastructure including power systems, cooling solutions, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex data center construction projects from design to handover, ensuring project alignment with client goals.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including clients, contractors, and engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Track and manage project milestones, developing plans to address any potential delays.
  • Establish project governance frameworks, controls, and reporting processes for all project phases.
  • Apply industry best practices and company standards in project execution.
  • Prepare and present project status reports and risk registers to clients and leadership.
  • Oversee multiple data center projects concurrently, ensuring compliance with specifications and design criteria.

Benefits

  • On-site role at a cutting-edge data center facility in Columbus, OH.
  • Opportunity to work with large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects.
  • Engagement in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development through strategic and technical guidance.
Full Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Data Center Senior Project Manager to join our team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects.

The Senior Project Manager provides consulting services for our financial services client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. The Sr. Project Manager will lead MEP infrastructure construction projects for the client's regional data centers including UPS power, HVAC, chillers, and fire suppression systems.

This job is part of the Project Management function responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion. Role is onsite at our client data center in Columbus, OH.

What you'll do
  • Lead the delivery of complex data center construction projects from design through commissioning and handover, ensuring alignment with client objectives, schedule, budget, quality, and operational requirements.
  • Manage and coordinate key stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, commissioning agents, contractors, vendors, and supply chain partners to deliver mission-critical projects successfully.
  • Analyze, track, and proactively manage critical path activities and project milestones, developing mitigation and recovery plans to prevent schedule delays.
  • Establish and maintain effective project governance frameworks, controls, reporting processes, and management systems throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive the application of industry best practices, lessons learned, and Turner & Townsend delivery standards across all phases of project execution.
  • Prepare and present executive-level project status reports, dashboards, risk registers, and performance updates to clients and senior leadership.
  • Oversee multiple data center projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with approved design standards, technical requirements, operational objectives, and client specifications.
  • Manage interfaces between contractors, suppliers, equipment vendors, utility providers, and commissioning teams through structured meetings, trackers, and performance reviews.
  • Facilitate effective communication across all project stakeholders through regular meetings, workshops, reporting, and issue resolution processes.
  • Develop, monitor, and update key project milestones, delivery schedules, and readiness plans to support successful project execution and handover.
  • Lead and manage design consultants and engineering teams throughout project delivery, ensuring designs meet project requirements, constructability standards, and operational needs.
  • Provide technical leadership and support to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and regional stakeholders throughout project execution.
  • Drive timely review and resolution of RFIs, technical submittals, design clarifications, and field coordination issues to minimize construction impacts.
  • Provide strategic guidance on cost management, value engineering, risk mitigation, constructability reviews, and procurement strategies.
  • Independently review project schedules, drawing packages, submittals, change orders, cost reports, and contractor performance to ensure project objectives are achieved.
  • Lead client relationship management activities, acting as a trusted advisor while identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and expand client partnerships.
  • Provide strategic direction to project teams by recommending delivery approaches that support both client goals and business objectives.
  • Support project controls activities, including budget management, forecasting, change management, schedule analysis, and risk management.
  • Collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure successful testing, integrated systems validation, operational readiness, and handover of mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Capture and share key project lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge management initiatives across the organization.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery processes, governance controls, reporting methodologies, and management systems.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or applicable bachelor's degree and or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant project management experience.
  • Strong organizational and management skills - the 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.
  • Extensive experience managing mission-critical and data center construction projects, including hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or cloud infrastructure environments.
  • Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS, structured cabling, and critical environments.
  • Experience delivering projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and turnover.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital projects with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and technical workstreams.
  • Strong leadership, client management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with project controls, schedule management, risk management, and executive reporting.


Additional Information

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

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

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

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For those starting their career journey, Turner & Townsend offers internship programs that provide a rich learning environment. Interns gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and contributing to impactful projects. These internships are a gateway to full-time employment and a flourishing career within the company.

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Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

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Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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