Senior Project Manager, MEP Projects

About The Role

As a Senior Project Manager – Lead at Turner & Townsend, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex, critical environment projects for a key tech client. You will be responsible for the successful execution of projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. This is a demanding yet rewarding opportunity where you will oversee and manage the design coordination, procurement, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems supporting mission-critical, lab, and clean-room environments, serving as the Owner’s Representative across design, construction, and turnover phases. While the primary focus is on industrial equipment and specialized environments, experience with hospital projects is a valued plus. This job is part of the Project Management function, responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion. This is a fully on-site position based in Santa Rosa, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Oversight of all phases of projects including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensuring contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitoring billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring, project staffing, and financial performance.
• Working cross-functionally with other disciplines to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Identifying project risks, leading reviews, and developing mitigation plans.
• Leading by example and modeling behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values.
• Leading MEP design coordination and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, BMS, and process utility systems.
• Performing QA/QC reviews of MEP drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Coordinating RFIs, substitutions, and technical deviations with design teams and contractors.
• Managing commissioning activities including testing, punch walks, and turnover documentation.
• Conducting field walks to verify installation compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Serving as the primary liaison between client, design team, contractors, and facilities stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities, labs, and/or clean-room MEP infrastructure required.
• PMP, LEED AP, and/or CCM certification preferred.
• Ability to lead complex communications and problem-solving across stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Experience with Bluebeam and CMMS platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing MEP scopes across full project lifecycles including long-lead equipment procurement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Pay

The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $175,000 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

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.