Executive Project Director

Turner & Townsend Limited; Richmond; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced Executive Project Portfolio Director to lead and develop a team in the data center market. The successful candidate will have 15+ years of experience managing large-scale capital projects, a track record with $1B+ programs, and strong leadership abilities. This role involves overseeing project management services, ensuring service excellence, and growing client engagement. The position is based in Northern Virginia and offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to impactful projects.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale capital projects, including megaprojects.
• Proven track record overseeing $1B+ programs.
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Ensure service excellence and growth of project management services.
• Oversee communication with clients and project management team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project controls

Risk management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand 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 includeprogramme, 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 estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsendare seeking an experiencedExecutive Project Portfolio Directorto leadand develop a teamofProjectManagers andthe delivery ofprojectmanagement serviceson major projects and programs in theData Center market.This individual will bebased in Northern Virginia and willberesponsible forensuring service excellence in terms of servicedelivery, continued growthof our projectmanagement service offeringincludingclientengagementand market outreach.

The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Strong leadership skills, experience leading aprojectmanagement team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
• Lead communications with the client and oversight ofprojectmanagement team services.
• Leadresearch related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
• Produce thought leadership reportsprovidingvaluable insights to theconstruction market
• Lead thestrategic and operational management ofProjectManagement Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management,financialmanagement,businessgeneration and trainingand development.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line withour Business Plan
• Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning,respectand inclusivity.
• Knowledge management – Ensure that key information andlearninggenerated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
• Process improvement – Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits.
• Develop priority plans including risk mitigation through internal tools, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and appraisal documents, management controls and critical success factors based on company goals
• Undertake internal BMS audits, and coordinate and represent the office for external audits undertaken by the external certification authority.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity with existing and new clients
• Identifyand act upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations
• Financial Management–Using internalsoftware, track ongoing revenue,margin levelsand monthly fees andresourcerequirementsfor eachcost ,amahecommission.
• Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
• Attendrelevant networkingeventsand other promotional opportunities with directors.
• Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promotean upwardcareer trajectory.
• Proactivelypartnerwithtalent acquisition teamtoattract the best talent,actively manage resourcerequirementsand proactively plan forfuturestaffing needs.
• Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Required

15+ years of experiencedelivering large‑scale capital projects, including megaprojects in data centers, pharmaceuticals, high‑tech manufacturing, or semiconductors.

Proven track record overseeing$1B+ programsor portfolios of complex, multi‑phase projects.

Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, and commercial functions.

Deep understanding of project controls, risk management, contracting strategies, and large‑scale program governance.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and clients.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Preferred

Experience with hyperscale data center programs, semiconductor fabs, or regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering) or professional certifications (PMP, CCM, PE, CxA).

Experience with EPC/EPCM, CMAR, or integrated delivery models.

Why This Role Matters

Each Major Projects Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of some of the most complex and strategically important capital programs in the country. This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative megaprojects that define the future of digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and life‑science innovation.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We providea great placeto work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in workandlife. To supportthis,we promote a healthy,productive,and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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