Project Manager - Data Center Construction

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Project Manager to support a large-scale, innovative data center construction project with a leading technology client. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have consultancy, construction field experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

Responsibilities

Pre-construction / Design / Planning

• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
• Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client's PM and legal counsel
• Coordinate Design Team activities.
• Ensure AE is completing requirements to meet municipal and AHJ demands
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
• Coordinate cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort.

Construction

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
• Ensure quality control process - ensuring compliance with required standards
• Support client culture to ensure project and site is ran according to clients EHS policies
• Lead procurement activities and coordinate all owner furnished contractor installed equipment
• Provide report and tracking of project financials, including change order management & cashflow.
• Monitor schedule, tracking and analysis
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases.
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close Out

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Formal Project Management methods.
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
• Experience in data center construction is preferred.

Additional Information

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

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