Expression of Interest - Project Construction Lead (Data Center)

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description

• Lead the end-to-end construction process for data center projects (greenfield and brownfield).
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, international standards, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Design, Procurement, Operations, Security, IT/Network) and external vendors.
• Manage contractors, commissioning agents, and specialty subcontractors.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide clear communication to stakeholders.
• Drive a “Safety First” culture on-site; enforce health and safety protocols.
• Implement QA/QC processes and monitor adherence to design and construction standards.
• Perform inspections and audits to ensure quality and compliance.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage change orders, cost forecasts, and contract administration.
• Oversee commissioning activities to validate system performance.
• Ensure smooth handover to operations team with complete documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in construction management, with at least 3 years in data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, power distribution, cooling systems, and network infrastructure.

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.

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