Mechanical Design Manager - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to partner with a client and support design leadership for new and existing construction projects, with a focus on data centre development. The role requires a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, deep experience in mechanical design, engineering leadership, and data centre infrastructure. The manager supports assigned project managers or project directors and frequently interacts with the owner/client, consultants, design professionals, contractors, engineering teams, and operations teams. The position supports projects throughout design and construction, including technical leadership of electrical and mechanical systems; consultant and project coordination; design documentation and standards; procurement support; and technical guidance on concurrently maintainable systems. It also involves managing multiple fast-paced projects, supporting client service and account management, identifying cost-effective and innovative solutions, and applying technologies and industry best practices to improve energy efficiency, resilience, reliability, and project outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in a project management role in the construction industry.
- Experience working in project management on large-scale construction programs, including data centre or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience in mechanical design and engineering leadership.
- Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
- Experience managing teams of individual project managers and supporting staff.
- Relevant consulting experience.
- Strong knowledge of the local construction market.
- Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
- Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
- Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support and report to assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director, interacting frequently with the owner/client, consultants, design professionals, and contractors.
- Assist Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating, and administering projects through all phases of design and construction, emphasizing electrical and mechanical system design leadership.
- Ensure client services are delivered at a high level and client needs are addressed, including technical guidance on concurrently maintainable electrical power and mechanical systems.
- Assist with preparing reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting agendas and minutes, daily reports, change orders, inspection and closeout documents, and client presentations; maintain information in project management software.
- Coordinate project team meeting schedules as directed by Project Manager(s).
- Communicate conceptual designs and create and maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction, including mechanical design standards, basis-of-design updates, and OFCI equipment specifications.
- Maintain Basis of Design documents, prototype designs, and template specifications for electrical and mechanical systems, aligning them with evolving business and operational requirements.
- Review and inform design RFPs, including developing scopes for mechanical engineering services.
- Manage external design consultants through design and construction, ensuring mechanical contract documents are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
- Communicate design standards to internal and external project partners, including engineering and operations teams.
- Manage multiple fast-paced projects and provide strategic technical leadership across electrical and mechanical design activities.
- Identify innovative solutions during the construction process to reduce costs without negatively affecting quality, reliability, or energy efficiency.
- Support procurement through vendor submittal reviews, factory witness testing, and evaluation of OFCI equipment.
- Identify and implement technologies to enhance energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
- Keep current with industry advancements and apply best practices to improve operations and project outcomes.
- Communicate and enforce engineering and design policies across the organization.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
- Opportunity for each person to have a voice and affect change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
