Senior Project Manager – Data Center/ Fiber Network Owners Rep
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Network Owners Rep / Senior Project Manager to support a key client’s data center retrofit and upgrade program. The role provides campus-level liaison to the owner teams responsible for network infrastructure and security, with end-to-end ownership of network project deliverables. It is client-facing and requires strong communication skills. On-site presence is required Monday through Friday; requirements may change depending on the client’s needs. The position involves coordinating owner communications with networking contractors, managing timelines and vendor training, reviewing construction progress and quality, conducting field safety walks, and ensuring EH&S compliance. The role also captures owner needs and expectations, supports stakeholder alignment, develops scopes, issues RFPs, coordinates owner-directed procurement, and manages delivery of server-floor cabling through network contractors.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a data center network construction delivery role.
- Business and technical knowledge of networking.
- Valid US passport with no visa restrictions.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Hyperscale networking experience preferred.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a Construction Management degree or BICSI.
Responsibilities
- Provide campus-level liaison to network infrastructure and security-related owner teams, with end-to-end ownership of network project deliverables.
- Manage communications between the owner and networking contractors, set and manage timelines, and coordinate vendor training.
- Conduct construction progress reviews through weekly site walks, at minimum.
- Conduct construction quality reviews through weekly site walks.
- Perform field safety walks and ensure EH&S compliance.
- Capture owner needs and expectations, maintain stakeholder support, and mitigate or channel opposition.
- Coordinate structured fiber kickoff.
- Review BPR/SR and define priority panels for both OSP and ISP fiber.
- Review schedules to ensure checklist milestones are met and structured fiber is complete in accordance with ancillary systems’ connectivity schedules.
- Develop scopes and issue RFPs.
- Review materials lists and coordinate purchases with project teams for owner-directed procurement.
- Understand server-floor cabling needs and manage delivery through network contractors.
Benefits
- Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
- Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
