Senior Construction Manager - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day construction execution, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance.
- Oversee installation and integration of complex electrical and mechanical systems including power distribution, backup generation, UPS, and cooling infrastructure.
- Drive projects from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
- Lead commissioning activities including pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing (IST).
- Maintain strong on-site presence to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design intent.
- Manage procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, generators, and mechanical systems.
- Cook up coordination with utility providers for power and infrastructure delivery.
- Provide leadership to contractors and trade partners.
- Ensure safety protocols during energized work and startup activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 10–15+ years of construction management experience, with data center or mission-critical projects required.
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience with commissioning and system turnover.
- Proven ability to deliver fast-track, complex projects.