MEP Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Haskell, TX

12h

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced MEP Senior Project Manager to support large-scale data center construction projects. The role calls for an engineering background and strong mechanical, electrical, or MEP knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will be consultant-minded and experienced in Owner’s Representation. The position involves managing project stakeholders, schedules, governance, budgets, design teams, suppliers, and project information across multiple construction projects. It also provides technical support to owners and project partners, responds to field RFIs, and contributes expertise in cost control, value engineering, and constructability. The role includes client relationship development, strategic advice, knowledge management, and process improvement. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field.
Strong organizational and management skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
Effective presentation skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
Strong communication skills.
Proven postgraduate mechanical or MEP engineering experience encompassing both design and site experience.
Engineering background with strong mechanical knowledge or experience.
Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
Project Management (or PMP), engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage architects, engineers, supply chains, and other stakeholders to deliver compliant projects.
Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule delays.
Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are used.
Ensure best practices are applied on all projects.
Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
Monitor multiple construction projects to ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
Manage supplier interfaces using monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
Manage the flow of project information through regular meetings and written communications.
Forecast and update key project milestones and budgets.
Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field.
Provide expertise in cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance as required.
Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
Assist in developing excellent client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
Advise project teams on approaches that support client and business objectives.
Capture key information and lessons learned from each project.
Identify opportunities to improve internal systems and processes.