Senior Mechanical Design Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $100K — $130K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Experience managing large-scale construction programs, especially data centers.
  • Background in MEP design and engineering leadership.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
  • Experience in preparing and approving MEP contract documents with third-party consultants.
  • Strong understanding of concurrently maintainable electrical power systems and mechanical cooling systems.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for client interactions.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in coordinating project phases and MEP system design leadership.
  • Ensure client service excellence by addressing technical needs in electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Prepare and manage various project documents, including reports, schedules, and presentations.
  • Schedule team meetings and maintain efficient communication throughout the project life cycle.
  • Maintain project documentation and MEP design standards, evolving as business needs change.
  • Manage external design consultants, ensuring timely and compliant completion of MEP documents.
  • Identify and implement innovative technologies to improve facility performance and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful large-scale construction projects in data center development.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and technical leadership.
  • Engagement with leading-edge technologies to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.
  • Potential for professional growth through diverse project responsibilities and team interactions.
  • On-site presence accommodating client needs, providing dynamic work experience.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an MEP Design Project 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 Mechanical Design Lead (SME) PM supports innovation initiatives, contributes to campus master planning, and provides technical and project-level support to the Mechanical Design Lead Director for large-scale data centre development. This role helps ensure that facilities are designed, procured, and operated with a strong focus on energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, and long-term reliability. Key responsibilities include managing the preparation and review of contract documents from third-party design consultants, ensuring design deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget, and offering engineering expertise for both new developments and existing operational systems. The Manager assists in developing and maintaining OFCI equipment specifications, supports procurement through submittal reviews and factory witness testing, and maintains the company's basis of design documentation while contributing to new standards as business needs evolve. Additional duties include identifying technologies that enhance data centre performance, supporting the rollout of engineering and design standards, staying informed on industry advancements, and performing other assignments as needed to support consistent, high-quality project delivery.

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 MEP 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 MEP engineering services.
  • Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process, ensuring MEP 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
  • College Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Experience working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs, including data centre or mission-critical facilities.
  • Experienced in MEP design, electrical and mechanical systems, and engineering leadership.
  • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
  • Experience overseeing the preparation and approval of MEP contract documents produced by third-party design consultants.
  • Strong understanding of concurrently maintainable electrical power systems, mechanical cooling systems, and OFCI equipment specifications.
  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client-facing role.
  • Team player; ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, procurement, and project management teams.


Additional Information

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

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