
Turner & Townsend
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Operations Lead - Data Center (Project & Cost Management)
Lead planning, execution, cost and operations of data center projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role, located in the Real Estate department, focuses on leading the planning, coordination and execution of civil, MEP, electrical, HVAC, ELV/BMS, and IT systems for large‑scale infrastructure projects, primarily data centres. • Lead planning, coordination, and execution of all project activities across civil, MEP, electrical, HVAC, ELV/BMS, and IT systems. • Establish and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved financial plans. • Review designs to ensure multidisciplinary integration and compliance with data‑center standards and regulations. • Supervise daily operations, oversee vendor teams, and act as escalation point for infrastructure issues. • Monitor site progress, enforce quality standards, safety compliance, and resource utilization. • Liaise with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve issues and ensure smooth delivery. • Identify risks, manage change orders, and implement proactive mitigation strategies. • Provide regular updates on project status, cost variances, and operational performance to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project planning
- ▸design review
- ▸site monitoring
- ▸budget management
- ▸risk management
- ▸stakeholder liaison
What You Bring
• 18–23 years of experience in project management, cost management, and large‑scale infrastructure (preferably data centres). • Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction/Project Management. • Proven track record delivering data‑center projects. • Strong knowledge of cost consultancy practices and MEP systems. • Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera, MS Project, or equivalents. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Requirements
- ▸project management
- ▸civil eng
- ▸data centres
- ▸mep
- ▸primavera
- ▸leadership
Work Environment
Onsite