Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale mission-critical data center project in Beaver County PA. This role involves managing all phases of the project from preconstruction through commissioning and handover while ensuring safety quality schedule and budget objectives are met. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate design procurement construction and commissioning activities focusing on complex MEP systems and high-reliability standards typical of data center environments.


Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the data center project from preconstruction through commissioning and handover.
• Define project execution plans governance and controls for scope cost schedule risk and quality.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting including dashboards cost forecasts and schedule updates.
• Develop and maintain project budgets; implement cost controls and value engineering strategies.
• Create and manage detailed CPM schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project); monitor critical path and ensure milestone adherence.
• Coordinate design integration and preconstruction activities; review constructability of complex MEP systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Manage RFIs submittals and design change processes.
• Support procurement and contracting processes; manage vendor performance and enforce contractual obligations.
• Drive stakeholder engagement including client representatives local authorities and third-party consultants.
• Oversee daily site operations; ensure safety quality and adherence to specifications across civil structural architectural and MEP workstreams.
• Monitor and enforce safety programs in alignment with OSHA and company standards.
• Drive quality assurance and commissioning activities; support MEP testing and integrated systems testing (IST) through project closeout.
• Manage risk proactively by identifying potential issues early and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements including permitting and inspections.
• Lead and mentor project team members; foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• 7 years of experience in construction/project management with significant exposure to mission-critical or power-intensive projects.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects end-to-end including design coordination construction oversight and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems design constructability and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency in CPM scheduling cost management risk management and change control.
• Experience managing general contractors and specialty vendors; implementing QA/QC programs and ensuring safety compliance.
• Familiarity with utility coordination and projects adjacent to on-site generation or substation infrastructure.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP PE or CCM are advantageous.
• Skilled in project controls and delivery tools (Primavera P6/MS Project Bluebeam BIM/Navisworks/Revit commissioning platforms).
• Knowledge of relevant standards and codes (TIA-942 NFPA NEC IBC) and permitting processes.
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills; ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time