Associate Director, Lab Feasibility and Technical Assessment

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary contact for facility-impacting user requests, translating operational needs into clear facility requirements.
• Triage incoming requests based on scale, complexity, and risk to determine the appropriate execution pathway, recommending small works, standalone capital projects, or alternative solutions.
• Conduct site verifications to assess existing conditions, validate Utility Data Sheets (UDS), and align with long-term building roadmaps.
• Perform comprehensive technical reviews of MEP and infrastructure, validating system capacities against proposed demands.
• Identify critical regulatory triggers (e.g., CBC, CFC, CMC, Title 24, BAAQMD, Seismic, MAQ) and coordinate EHS compliance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical unknowns, long-lead constraints, permitting hurdles, and shutdown windows.
• Drive coordinated reviews and formal sign-offs across diverse stakeholders including Facilities Engineering, EHS, Lab Planning, and Project Controls.
• Engage external A&E firms and GCs for specialized guidance, constructability assessments, logistics validation, and ROM cost estimates.
• Maintain clear client communication, managing expectations regarding technical constraints, schedules, and budgets.
• Produce comprehensive, standardized Feasibility Reports detailing executive summaries, business justifications, scope, EHS compliance, technical checklists, and calibrated ROM costs.
• Manage a Scope Validation Tracker to provide real-time visibility into the feasibility pipeline and project risk profiles.
• Contribute to the maturation of the small works program, adopting PNW methodologies, and customizing templates, SLAs, and SOPs for the California market to enhance predictability and accelerate project delivery.
• Facilitate seamless execution handoffs to Small Works Implementation Project Managers with pre-validated schedules, defensible budgets, and clear execution playbooks.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of progressive project and program management experience, with a significant concentration in MEP disciplines.
• A minimum of 5+ years of dedicated project management experience within data center environments, coupled with a deep understanding of Data Center MEP infrastructure, including substations.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (ideally in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field). A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
• PgMP or PMP certifications are highly preferred.
• Proven track record in project staffing, team leadership, strong communication skills, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent retention.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative methods that transcend existing solutions, solving unique problems with broad business impact.
• Strong organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Proficiency with Google Office Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), Scheduling tools MS Project, Smart Sheets (Critical Path Analysis).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to perform complex financial calculations (percentages, fractions, forecasting) critical for project cost control and reporting.
• A natural inclination towards a "client-first" philosophy, consistently delivering exceptional solutions seeking service and fostering strong partnerships.
• Keen interest in AI technology and its applications, with an enthusiasm for leveraging tools like Gemini to streamline business processes and enhance overall efficiency.

Compensation

The minimum salary for this position is $180,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program.

Benefits

This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.