Mechanical Design Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Wide Ruins, AZ

2d • $170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to partner with a client and provide design leadership for new and existing construction builds, with a focus on data center development. The role calls for a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, mechanical design, engineering leadership, and data center infrastructure. The manager supports project delivery throughout design and construction, coordinating with the client, consultants, design professionals, contractors, engineering teams, and operations teams. The position may also include applicable SOX control responsibilities. On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field.
• Experience in project management on large-scale construction programs, including data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience in mechanical design and engineering leadership.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in a project management role in the construction industry.
• Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
• Experience managing teams of 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.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
• Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.

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) with managing, coordinating, and administering projects through all design and construction phases, with emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems design leadership.
• Ensure client services are delivered at a high level and address client needs, including providing technical guidance on concurrently maintainable electrical power and mechanical systems.
• Assist in preparing project reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting agendas and minutes, daily reports, change orders, inspection and closeout documentation, and client presentations; maintain project information in project management software.
• Coordinate project team meetings as directed by the 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 development of 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 simultaneously and provide strategic technical leadership across electrical and mechanical design activities.
• Develop innovative solutions during planning and construction 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 that enhance energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay 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.
• Inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior