Senior Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10-15+ years of construction management experience, specifically with data center or mission-critical projects.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems is essential.
  • Experience with commissioning and system turnover is crucial.
  • Proven ability to successfully deliver fast-track, complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day construction execution, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance.
  • Oversee installation and integration of complex electrical and mechanical systems including power distribution, backup generation, UPS, and cooling infrastructure.
  • Drive projects from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
  • Lead commissioning activities including pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing (IST).
  • Maintain strong on-site presence to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design intent.
  • Manage procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, generators, and mechanical systems.
  • Coordinate with utility providers for power and infrastructure delivery.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment supporting large-scale, mission-critical projects.
  • Opportunity to lead and influence high-visibility construction initiatives.
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of contractors and trade partners.
  • Emphasis on safety with established protocols during energized work and startup activities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for leading construction execution, coordinating complex MEP systems, and driving projects through commissioning and turnover in fast-track environments.

Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day construction execution, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance.
  • Oversee installation and integration of complex electrical and mechanical systems including power distribution, backup generation, UPS, and cooling infrastructure.
  • Drive projects from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
  • Lead commissioning activities including pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing (IST).
  • Maintain strong on-site presence to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design intent.
  • Manage procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, generators, and mechanical systems.
  • Coordinate with utility providers for power and infrastructure delivery.
  • Provide leadership to contractors and trade partners.
  • Ensure safety protocols during energized work and startup activities.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10-15+ years of construction management experience, with data center or mission-critical projects required.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with commissioning and system turnover.
  • Proven ability to deliver fast-track, complex projects.


Additional Information

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

About Turner & Townsend

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