Senior Project Manager – Data Centers Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the representative for developer clients throughout the front-end lifecycle of significant data center projects, encompassing site identification and acquisition, development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence, and construction.

• Function as the primary day-to-day client liaison and trusted advisor.

• Foster client relationships through proactive communication, effective issue resolution, and strategic advice.

• Oversee project governance, reporting, stakeholder management, and presentations at the executive level.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and project stakeholders effectively.

• Guide data center projects from site screening and acquisition to development and readiness for construction.

• Manage development timelines, budgets, risks, and key milestones.

• Supervise feasibility studies, site evaluations, due diligence, and technical assessments.

• Coordinate site selection, land acquisition, utility assessments, environmental due diligence, zoning, entitlement, permitting, and infrastructure planning.

• Assist in design development, value engineering, long-lead procurement, and contractor and commissioning-agent procurements.

• Review design and construction documents, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and project specifications.

• Provide oversight during the construction phase, which includes site visits, meetings, progress reporting, commissioning, inspections, testing, punch-list coordination, and handover to operations.

• Contribute to business development efforts and identify opportunities to enhance client engagements and expand Turner & Townsend’s Data Center practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of project management experience with a strong emphasis on data center development projects.

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience in leading projects from land acquisition to handover to construction or delivery teams.

• Strong capabilities in financial, commercial, and risk management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• In-depth understanding of data center development, entitlement, and pre-construction processes.

• Ability to lead, coordinate, and organize multiple stakeholders, including general contractors.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects within a dynamic consulting environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required by clients.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Dedication to diversity and inclusion.