MEP Design Director - Data Center Construction

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an MEP Design Director to work with our team and partner with our client, supporting design leadership for new and existing construction builds, with a focus on data centre development.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. This position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals, and contractors.
• Directly assists the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating, and administering the project through all phases of design and construction, with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical system design leadership.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed, including technical guidance on concurrently maintainable electrical power and mechanical systems.
• Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout, and client presentations) for programming, design, and construction, and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
• Coordinates to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
• Communicates conceptual designs and creates/maintains project documentation before, during, and after construction, including MEP design standards, basis of design updates, and OFCI equipment specifications.
• Maintains Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with evolving business and operational requirements.
• Reviews and informs design RFPs, including scope development for MEP engineering services.
• Manages external design consultants through the design and construction process, ensuring MEP contract documents are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
• Effectively communicates design standards to internal and external project partners, including engineering and operations teams.
• Manages multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously, providing strategic technical leadership across electrical and mechanical design activities.
• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality, reliability, or energy efficiency.
• Supports procurement through vendor submittal reviews, factory witness testing, and evaluation of OFCI equipment.
• Identifies and implements innovative technologies to enhance energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stays current with industry advancements and applies best practices to strengthen functional operations and project outcomes.
• Communicates and enforces engineering and design policies across the organization.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs, including data centre or mission-critical facilities.
• Experienced in MEP design, electrical and mechanical systems, and engineering leadership.
• Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
• Experience overseeing the preparation and approval of MEP contract documents produced by third-party design consultants.
• Strong understanding of concurrently maintainable electrical power systems, mechanical cooling systems, and OFCI equipment specifications.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client-facing role.
• Team player; ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, procurement, and project management teams.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $160K-$225K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.