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 are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Construction Project Management Lead to join our construction management consultancy. This role offers a unique opportunity to start in a hands-on delivery capacity with the goal of building and leading a high-performing project management team. This is a long-term, career-oriented position for a motivated individual who is both a seller and a doer, capable of driving business growth and delivering exceptional project outcomes.
Key Elements:
Take charge of project delivery from day one, actively engaging in the day-to-day operations. This is not a management role initially; the focus will be on the execution of projects.
Collaborate to build out the project management team. As the team grows, transition into a leadership role.
Leverage industry contacts and experience to build business and expand our client base. The ability to successfully deliver projects will be crucial to success.
This role offers a clear path to leadership within the company. You will have the opportunity to grow with the business, taking on increasing responsibilities and becoming a key leader in our organization.
Manage complex data center projects, including both ground-up construction and MEP fit-outs. Your expertise in coordinating all trades and ensuring successful project delivery will be essential.
PM Responsibilities:
Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized.
Ensure application of best practice on all projects.
Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required.
Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly.
Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
Forecast and update key project milestones.
Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders
Rapid response to RFIs from the field.
Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
Client management - assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients' objectives and business objectives.
Knowledge management - ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured.
Process improvement - Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Senior Project or Construction Manager or leadership experience in data center construction, with a strong network of industry contacts.
Proven ability to manage complex projects, particularly MEP fit-outs, and coordinate multiple trades. Experience with both ground-up construction and fit-out projects is highly desirable.
A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required. A master's degree or additional certifications in project management or a related discipline is a plus.
Demonstrated success in business development and the ability to deliver projects effectively.
A career-oriented mindset with a desire to grow into a leadership role within the company.
Additional Information
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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