Connectivity Program Manager – Data Center Construction

About the Role

The Connectivity Program Manager will oversee low‑voltage, network and telecommunications infrastructure for large‑scale data centre construction programs. The role leads planning, coordination and delivery of structured cabling, fiber, copper, network racks, pathways and related systems while aligning with construction, design, commissioning, procurement, cost and governance requirements. Ideal candidates combine strong program‑management expertise, stakeholder leadership and technical knowledge of network and low‑voltage systems. • Lead end‑to‑end connectivity scope across multiple data‑center projects. • Oversee structured cabling installation, fiber and copper pathways, network rooms, racks, terminations, testing and labeling. • Coordinate integration with construction, MEP, electrical, design, commissioning and network activation teams. • Ensure compliance with TIA/EIA, BICSI and client‑specific standards. • Drive adoption of established program‑management processes and procedures. • Promote use of approved information‑management systems for documentation and reporting. • Gather and translate design requirements into a program‑specific design brief. • Validate standardized design approaches to improve efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. • Identify stakeholders, maintain communication and secure input at key milestones. • Act as day‑to‑day stakeholder interface to meet time, cost and quality targets. • Secure project funding before capital works commence in line with governance. • Define contracting strategies that motivate performance and deliver outcomes. • Establish data‑driven procurement processes including pre‑qualification, tendering and contract awards. • Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance for the connectivity scope. • Develop master schedules using historical data and keep schedules up‑to‑date. • Ensure proper collection, storage and dissemination of project documentation and data. • Identify, assess and mitigate risks and opportunities across connected projects. • Enforce robust change‑control processes evaluating scope, cost, schedule and quality impacts. • Oversee operational readiness and transition to operational and network activation teams. • Manage project closeout, analysing cost, schedule performance, quality and lessons learned. • Implement continuous‑improvement initiatives, program enhancements and best practices. • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities where required. • Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸structured cabling
• ▸fiber pathways
• ▸network activation
• ▸program management
• ▸stakeholder interface
• ▸risk mitigation

What You Bring

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field. • Possess 5–7+ years of program management, data‑center construction or connectivity delivery experience. • Demonstrate strong understanding of structured cabling, network connectivity and telecom infrastructure. • Exhibit thorough knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, planning, design, schedule and scope control. • Familiarity with site HSSE policies and proficiency in MS Office and project management tools. • Prefer experience in hyperscale data‑center environments and BICSI/RCDD/PMP certification.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸program management
• ▸structured cabling
• ▸budgeting
• ▸ms office
• ▸pmp

Benefits

The position offers a base salary of $140K‑$170K per year, with on‑site presence requirements that may vary by client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy work environment, values work‑life balance, and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Work Environment

Onsite