Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

About the role

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to work on large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, able to take initiative and drive activities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Financial management: ensure prompt client invoicing and monitor a project’s financial status using the financial system.
• Project planning, including producing a detailed project plan.
• Monitor and apply performance management techniques.
• Manage the change control process.
• Oversee the flow of project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications.
• Prepare formal project budget progress and other reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (Quality Control).
• Work on constructing proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates, and products, referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Identify and escalate quality, safety, health, and environment issues to the appropriate line manager.
• Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems for project use.
• Discharge general line management responsibilities where appropriate.
• Provide strategic advice during the project conception stage, including different approaches to achieve the client’s objectives.
• Manage time effectively to ensure the project is completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Work effectively as a team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
• Identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling.
• Share and retain key information and data effectively.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the construction industry on commercial ground-up real estate projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be highly effective in a client-facing role.
• Experience managing demanding stakeholders and workstream managers.

Benefits

We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.