Civil Site Manager

Turner & Townsend; San Miguel de Allende; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Mexico is seeking a highly experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead on-site civil construction activities for large-scale data center projects in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. You will coordinate multiple contractors, manage schedules, ensure safety, and deliver mission-critical infrastructure on time and within budget.

As the primary site leader, you will drive quality and compliance, collaborate with CSA and MEP teams, monitor budgets and resources, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Minimum 3 years delivering data center, mission-critical, or similar infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating CSA and MEP activities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily civil construction activities across foundations, structural works, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders for alignment with objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules; monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce strict quality control and conduct site inspections to ensure specs compliance.
• Establish safety culture with protocols, toolbox talks, and regulatory adherence.
• Manage site logistics, procurement coordination, and workspace organization.
• Prepare and maintain site documentation including reports and inspections.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with proactive communication to leadership.
• Collaborate with MEP teams for integrated execution across disciplines.
• Monitor budgets, cost controls, and resource utilization to meet targets.
• Serve as primary client liaison with regular updates and issue resolution.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

On-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

BIM

Construction management software

MS Project/Primavera

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

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Civil Construction Manager to lead on-site construction operations for large-scale data center projects in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

In this critical leadership role, you will oversee all civil construction activities, coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects. As the primary site leader, you will drive project performance, maintain schedule adherence, enforce quality standards, and foster a strong safety culture throughout the entire project lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven construction professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering world-class projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily civil construction activities, including foundations, structural works, and site infrastructure across Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) disciplines.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitor progress against milestones, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely project delivery.
• Enforce rigorous quality control standards and conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with technical specifications and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain a proactive safety culture by implementing safety protocols, leading toolbox talks, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage site logistics, including equipment allocation, material procurement coordination, and workspace organization to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive site documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through proactive analysis and transparent communication with project leadership.
• Collaborate closely with MEP teams to ensure integrated and coordinated execution across all project disciplines.
• Monitor project budgets, cost controls, and resource utilization to support financial objectives and project performance targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, providing regular project updates and addressing concerns with professionalism and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering data center, mission-critical, or comparable infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating CSA and MEP construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, cost controls, and performance tracking.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with construction management platforms and project management software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities with experience managing diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work full-time on-site in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or PRINCE2 certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification or equivalent construction safety credential.
• Experience delivering hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican construction codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) and advanced project management tools.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in bilingual technical and business environments.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Additional Information

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

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this 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.