Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to transform challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc. with partners holding a significant minority interest.

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business across Europe, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to join our Data Centre team. In this role, you will oversee the pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and close-out phases of a hyperscale, state of the art data center project for a global technology client onsite.

With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

• Lead and manage the electrical pre-construction activities, including constructability in design, procurement and contracts, project planning, and budget planning to ensure on-time delivery and high quality standards.
• Lead and manage the electrical construction activities, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee electrical system installations, including substation, transformers, switch rooms, MV & LV, life safety and all electrical related systems.
• Ensure that the electrical designs are aligned with the overall design intent and client expectations, managing any issues that arise during construction.

• Oversee and assist the design team in constructability and localization in the design focusing mainly on the electrical systems, but assist and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety protocols are adhered to.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical system installations, ensuring that contract documents and specifications are relevant to the region.
• Play a pivotal role in the procurement of contractors and vendors.

• Manage and supervise electrical subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring that work is completed to specification and safety standards.
• Full-time on-site presence to conduct inspections and supervise construction activities.
• Ensure construction activities are in full compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting on electrical system installations, ensuring that all work is completed as per the contract documents and specifications.
• Manage health and safety on site.

• Oversee the commissioning process of electrical systems to ensure all systems are fully operational and meet performance criteria.
• Lead the electrical system testing and commissioning process, ensuring all relevant documentation (test reports, as-builts, O&M manuals) are accurate and handed over to the client.
• Assist in the final project closeout and ensure the electrical systems are handed over seamlessly to the client.

• Act as the primary point of contact between the client and the construction team for electrical-related issues.
• Provide advice and recommendations to the client, ensuring their interests are protected throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and manage risks related to electrical systems and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Ensure all electrical work adheres to quality standards and local regulations.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and work schedules.
• Conduct site safety audits and ensure that work is being performed in compliance with all health and safety standards.

• Monitor and report on the progress of electrical work against the project schedule and budget.
• Track project costs, identifying and addressing cost overruns or delays.
• Ensure that changes in scope are managed efficiently, with appropriate documentation and approval processes in place.

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED) are a plus.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical construction project management on construction sites, including data center projects.
• Proven experience managing large, complex electrical systems installations and commissioning processes.
• Expertise in electrical systems commonly used in data centers, such as HV/MV/LV, substations, switch gear, controls, life safety and energy management systems.
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