Project Manager, Variable Team

Turner & Townsend • San Francisco, CA

15h • $125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong Electrical Engineering background to support a confidential client in Portland, Oregon. The role leads the planning, design, execution, and delivery of large-scale engineering, infrastructure, and capital construction projects in a technically complex environment. The ideal candidate combines strong project management capability with extensive knowledge of electrical systems, engineering design, construction execution, commissioning, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience managing engineering, construction, infrastructure, mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technical facility projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and building electrical systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, data center, advanced technology, manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical facility projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning, energy systems, utility coordination, and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and industry electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of capital projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead development of project scope, budgets, schedules, risk management plans, and project execution strategies.
• Review and provide technical oversight on electrical engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure alignment with project goals and operational requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, contract administration, and vendor performance.
• Oversee electrical infrastructure projects, including power distribution, substations, critical power systems, backup generation, UPS systems, and related facility systems.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, industry best practices, safety requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Drive project governance, reporting, documentation control, and communication with executive leadership.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear status reporting on scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Support commissioning activities and project turnover to operations teams.
• Mentor junior project managers and engineering professionals as needed.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and provides employees the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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