Electrical OFCI Design Manager - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an Electrical OFCI Design Manager to lead design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed electrical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus. Reporting to senior program leadership, the role enforces technical standards, oversees long-lead procurement specifications for equipment such as switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and busway, and ensures effective integration between owner-supplied equipment and contractor scopes. The manager guides design teams, reviews submittals, resolves interface risks, and aligns deliverables with schedule, cost, and commissioning requirements. The position also includes leadership of project management services and teams, client communications, market research and thought leadership, strategic and operational management, business development, financial and resource management, quality control, process improvement, and staff development. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture and support strong outcomes for clients, employees, stakeholders, and society.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field.
- 12 or more years of relevant construction project management experience.
- At least 2 years managing large, high-performing multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
- Proven track record managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
- Demonstrated business development ambition and acumen, with experience driving business growth.
- Major construction sector experience with high-caliber clients in areas such as commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, or natural resources.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
- Multiple years of mission-critical electrical design experience and a deep understanding of data center power architectures.
- Leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed electrical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus.
- Enforce technical standards and oversee long-lead procurement specifications for electrical equipment, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and busway.
- Ensure seamless integration between owner-supplied equipment and contractor scopes.
- Guide design teams, review submittals, resolve interface risks, and align deliverables with schedule, cost, and commissioning requirements.
- Lead and support a project management team, ensuring delivery of its accountabilities.
- Lead client communications and oversee project management team services.
- Lead research into construction market conditions, including analysis of officially published data.
- Produce thought leadership reports that provide insights into the construction market.
- Lead strategic and operational management of Project Management Services across sectors, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and training and development.
- Set team strategy and ambition in alignment with the Business Plan.
- Develop people and promote a culture of learning, respect, and inclusivity.
- Ensure knowledge and learning from commissions are entered into internal databases and shared.
- Identify and implement improvements to internal systems and processes.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
- Develop priority plans and risk mitigation through internal tools, and measure performance using KPIs, appraisal documents, management controls, and critical success factors.
- Undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office in external certification-authority audits.
- Develop market understanding, act as a brand ambassador, and build opportunities with existing and new clients.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities.
- Participate in meetings with senior leadership, directors, and staff, and prepare and deliver presentations.
- Track ongoing revenue, margin levels, monthly fees, and resource requirements for commissions using internal software.
- Prepare proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
- Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities with directors.
- Support staff training and mentorship and promote career progression.
- Partner with talent acquisition to attract talent, manage resource requirements, and plan for future staffing needs.
- Model a one-business culture that balances the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
- A workplace where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
