Civil Site Manager Full-Time

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead on-site operations for large-scale data center projects in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. You will oversee civil construction activities, coordinate multiple contractors, and ensure safety, schedule adherence, and quality across the project lifecycle.

This on-site role requires managing CSA and MEP coordination, driving budgets and resources, and serving as the primary client liaison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily civil construction activities including foundations, structural works, and site infrastructure across CSA disciplines.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to align with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related

Tools

Construction management software

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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.