Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

@ Turner & Townsend

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend delivers transformational projects that range from consultancy to project delivery and post-project operations. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, the team blends local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction is responsible for managing large-scale construction projects in Reno, Nevada with the Data Center team. The role involves stakeholder management, progress tracking, cost control and providing expert technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain partners.
• Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
• Implement effective project governance, processes and systems.
• Produce formal project status reports and additional required documentation.
• Monitor multiple construction projects ensuring compliance with approved design standards.
• Coordinate monthly and weekly reviews with suppliers through trackers and meetings.
• Facilitate the flow of project information through regular meetings and communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones and manage local design teams.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and stakeholders.
• Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field; advise on cost control, value engineering, and constructability.
• Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs.
• Develop excellent client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
• Offer strategic advice to align project execution with business objectives.
• Capture key project learnings and information for knowledge management.
• Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes, and adhere to SOX controls where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8-10 years of project management experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Strong organizational, management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.

Additional Information

This role requires an on-site presence in Reno, Nevada with potential flexibility depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment while celebrating diversity and encouraging equal opportunity.

Key skills/competency

Project Management, Data Center, Construction, Stakeholder Management, Schedule Tracking, Cost Control, Client Management, Technical Support, Process Improvement, Governance