Senior Project Manager – Data Center/ Fiber Network Owners Rep
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Network Owners Representative / Senior Project Manager to support a key client’s data center retrofit and upgrade program. The role provides campus-level liaison for network infrastructure and security-related owner teams, with end-to-end ownership of network project deliverables. It is client-facing and requires on-site presence Monday through Friday; on-site requirements may change depending on client needs. The position coordinates communications between the owner and networking contractors, manages timelines and vendor training, and oversees construction progress, quality, and field safety. It also captures owner needs and expectations, builds and maintains stakeholder support, develops and coordinates structured-fiber scope and schedules, and supports procurement and server-floor cabling delivery.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a data center network construction delivery role.
- Business and technical knowledge of networking; hyperscale experience is preferred.
- Valid U.S. passport with no visa restrictions.
- Comfort operating in a client-facing role with strong communication skills.
- Good knowledge of construction-industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant qualifications, such as a construction management degree or BICSI credentials.
- Hyperscale networking experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate communications between the owner and networking contractors.
- Set and manage timelines and coordinate vendor training.
- Conduct weekly (at minimum) site walks to review construction progress and quality.
- Perform field safety walks and ensure EH&S compliance.
- Capture owner needs and expectations, gain and 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 completed in alignment with ancillary systems requiring connectivity.
- Develop scope and issue RFPs.
- Review materials lists and coordinate owner-directed procurement with project teams.
- Understand server-floor cabling needs and manage delivery through network contractors.
- Own network project deliverables end to end.
Benefits
- A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
- An inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
