CSA Construction Manager- Data Centres

Turner & Townsend; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is expanding its Data Centre delivery team in Spain and seeks an experienced Civil & Construction Professional to join as Owner's Representative during construction and commissioning. You will oversee multidisciplinary site activities, manage technical changes, monitor contractor performance and support testing to ensure successful project delivery.

The role offers exposure to high-profile data centre programs, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to lead on

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in site supervision, construction management, or execution of industrial/infrastructure projects; Data Centre experience is a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Experience coordinating interfaces between CSA, MEP, commissioning and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage CSA engineering changes during project execution and site implementation.
• Verify civil, structural and architectural works meet drawings, specs, quality standards and project requirements.
• Supervise civil, structural and architectural construction activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence and milestone achievement.
• Oversee on-site installation activities and support readiness for next project phases.
• Provide technical support and field coordination during construction and handover.
• Ensure teams work to latest drawings, specs and docs.
• Attend progress meetings with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage construction issues, non-conformities and potential impacts.
• Witness inspections of materials and completed works for quality compliance.
• Review progress reporting and quantities.
• Support punch list management, project close-out and warranty activities for CSA scope.
• Monitor and enforce Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across CSA activities.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA and other disciplines for smooth execution.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions within the CSA scope.

Skills

Spanish & English

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Civil/Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due tothe continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business in Spain, we would like to talk to Civil &ConstructionProfessionalsto join our Data Centre team.

The successful candidate will act as the Owner's Representative during the construction and commissioning phases, overseeing multidisciplinary site activities, managing technical changes, monitoring contractor performance, verifying compliance with project documentation, and supporting start-up and performance testing activities to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control CSA engineering changes during project execution and site implementation.
• Verify that all civil, structural and architectural construction works are performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate civil, structural and architectural construction activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence and achievement of CSA project milestones.
• Oversee site installation activities related to civil, structural and architectural works and support construction readiness for subsequent project phases.
• Provide technical support and field coordination during construction, commissioning preparation and handover activities.
• Ensure construction teams are working to the latest approved drawings, specifications, procedures and project documentation.
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings with clients, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Identify, document and manage construction issues, non-conformities, deviations and potential contractual impacts.
• Witness and verify inspections of construction materials and completed works, ensuring compliance with project quality requirements.
• Review and validate construction progress reporting and completed work quantities.
• Support punch list management, project close-out and warranty-related activities for CSA scope.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements across all CSA activities.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes, including audits, inspections and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA works and other disciplines to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion.
• Identify risks, constraints and potential delays within the CSA scope and proactively drive mitigation actions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in site supervision, construction management, or construction execution of industrial, energy, infrastructure, or mission‑critical projects; experience in Data Centre construction is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural and architectural construction methods, construction sequencing, and site execution practices.
• Solid understanding of construction supervision, quality control, contract administration, and project delivery processes.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary project environment and coordinating interfaces between CSA, MEP, commissioning, and project management teams.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Strong and professional communication skills, with great organization skills, ability to multi‑task
• Must have a “team attitude”, be self‑motivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
• Availability for on‑site work.

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