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 role calls for mission-critical electrical design experience, knowledge of data center power architectures, and leadership to drive multi-phase delivery in a fast-paced environment. The position also includes leadership and operational management of project management services: leading teams and client communications, supporting business development, managing financial and resource planning, developing staff, and maintaining quality and process standards. The description additionally outlines responsibilities for market research and thought leadership, audits, proposals, and office-level operational management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
- 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, including experience driving business growth.
- Major construction sector experience with high-caliber clients in sectors such as commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, or natural resources.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
- Leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
- Mission-critical electrical design experience and a deep understanding of data center power architectures.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design management and coordination of OFCI 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 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 oversee a project management team, ensuring the team delivers on its accountabilities.
- Lead client communications and oversee project management team services.
- Lead research into construction market conditions, including analysis of officially published data, and produce construction market thought leadership reports.
- Lead strategic and operational management of Project Management Services, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and training and development.
- Set team strategy and ambition in line with the Business Plan.
- Develop people and promote learning, respect, and inclusivity.
- Ensure key information and learning from commissions is entered into internal databases and shared.
- Identify and implement improvements to internal systems and processes.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
- Develop priority plans and risk mitigation using internal tools; measure performance using KPIs, appraisal documents, management controls, and critical success factors.
- Undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office during external certification audits.
- Develop market understanding, act as a brand ambassador, and build a pipeline of opportunities with existing and new clients.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities.
- Participate in meetings with senior leadership, directors, and staff; 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 mentoring and promote career progression.
- Partner with talent acquisition to attract talent, manage resource requirements, and plan future staffing needs.
- Model a one-business culture that balances outcomes for people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- A flexible working environment that supports 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
