Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $130K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Formal Project Management methods expertise.
  • Experience in dynamic, cross-functional teams, especially in high-tech environments.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytics skills.
  • Proven success in delivering high-quality programs on time.
  • Ability to present effectively to senior management for approvals.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with data center construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create and establish the Master Project Schedule with the General Contractor and Architect.
  • Assist in setting the project budget, covering both soft and hard costs.
  • Engage in contract negotiations with the client's project manager and legal counsel.
  • Manage design team activities to ensure adherence to project specifications.
  • Oversee quality control processes to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Coordinate procurement activities and manage all owner-furnished equipment.
  • Initiate the project close-out process and ensure all documentation is completed correctly.

Benefits

  • Healthy work-life balance supported by flexible working conditions.
  • Inclusive company culture emphasizing diversity and employee voices.
  • Exposure to exciting, large-scale projects in the construction sector.
Full Job Description
Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Project Manager to support a large-scale, innovative data center construction project with a leading technology client. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have consultancy, construction field experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

Responsibilities:

Pre-construction / Design / Planning:
  • Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
  • Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
  • Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client's PM and legal counsel
  • Coordinate Design Team activities.
  • Ensure AE is completing requirements to meet municipal and AHJ demands
  • Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
  • Coordinate cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
  • Coordinate Value Engineering effort.

Construction:
  • Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
  • Ensure quality control process - ensuring compliance with required standards
  • Support client culture to ensure project and site is ran according to clients EHS policies
  • Lead procurement activities and coordinate all owner furnished contractor installed equipment
  • Provide report and tracking of project financials, including change order management & cashflow.
  • Monitor schedule, tracking and analysis
  • Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place.
  • Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
  • Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases.
  • Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close Out:
  • Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
  • Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
  • Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
  • Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
  • Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
  • Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
  • Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Formal Project Management methods.
  • Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
  • Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
  • Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
  • Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
  • Experience in data center construction is preferred.


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' 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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.

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