Data Centre Project Director - Hyperscale Build Leader

Turner & Townsend; Oulu; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Project Director to join our Data Centre team in Oulu, Finland. You will lead large-scale data centre projects from feasibility through completion in a client‑facing role within a collaborative, ambitious team.

With a market-leading client base and opportunities to shape strategic commissions, you will drive project strategies, budgets and governance for hyperscale developments in the Nordics. Availability for on‑site work is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in construction-related field or trade qualification.
• 12+ years' experience in construction, including hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Experience delivering construction from inception to completion.
• Desirable: master planning / capital project planning for business case.
• Client-facing experience at all levels.
• Availability for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale data centre projects from feasibility through completion.
• Develop project strategies, plans and budgets for complex construction.
• Establish processes and systems to be used across the project.
• Monitor progress and report performance indicators.
• Manage risks and issues; coordinate clients, contractors and designers.
• Prepare and present progress reports and communications.
• Chair meetings and draft minutes; update internal database.
• Provide thought leadership on data centre trends and innovations.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Education

University degree in construction-related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Project Director to join our Data Centre team in Oulu, Finland. You will lead large-scale data centre projects from feasibility through completion in a client‑facing role within a collaborative, ambitious team.

With a market-leading client base and opportunities to shape strategic commissions, you will drive project strategies, budgets and governance for hyperscale developments in the Nordics. Availability for on‑site work is required.