Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of project management experience in large-scale construction, particularly in data centres or mission-critical facilities.
Proven mechanical design and engineering leadership experience.
Strong client account management skills with a focus on efficiency.
Experience leading teams of project managers and supporting staff.
Familiarity with the local construction market and project life cycle.
Demonstrated business development skills, including cross-selling opportunities.
Responsibilities
Support and report to Project Manager(s) or Project Director, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
Assist in managing and coordinating project phases, emphasizing electrical and mechanical system design leadership.
Deliver high-level client services, providing technical guidance on electrical power and mechanical systems.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and client presentations.
Schedule and coordinate meetings with the project team as directed by Project Manager(s).
Communicate and maintain project documentation, including mechanical design standards and equipment specifications.
Manage external design consultants to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion of mechanical contract documents.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative data centre projects.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.
Access to cutting-edge technologies and industry advancements.
Potential for business development and client relationship management.
Engagement in strategic leadership across multiple projects.
Full Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to work with our team and partner with our client, supporting design leadership for new and existing construction builds, with a focus on data centre development.
The Design Project Manager should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, with deep experience in mechanical design, engineering leadership, and data centre infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. This position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals, and contractors.
Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating, and administering the project through all phases of design and construction, with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical system design leadership.
Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client's needs are addressed, including technical guidance on concurrently maintainable electrical power and mechanical systems.
Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout, and client presentations) for programming, design, and construction, and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction, including mechanical design standards, basis of design updates, and OFCI equipment specifications.
Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with evolving business and operational requirements.
Review and inform design RFPs, including scope development for mechanical engineering services.
Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process, ensuring mechanical contract documents are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners, including engineering and operations teams.
Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously, providing strategic technical leadership across electrical and mechanical design activities.
Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality, reliability, or energy efficiency.
Support procurement through vendor submittal reviews, factory witness testing, and evaluation of OFCI equipment.
Identify and implement innovative technologies to enhance energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
Stay current with industry advancements and apply best practices to strengthen functional operations and project outcomes.
Communicate and enforce engineering and design policies across the organization.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
Experience working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs, including data centre or mission-critical facilities.
Experienced in mechanical design and engineering leadership.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a project management role in the construction industry.
Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
Experience managing teams of individual project managers and supporting staff.
Relevant consulting experience.
Strong knowledge of local construction market
Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle.
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $170K-$210K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*
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