Assistant Construction Manager TIFit Out Data Centers

Turner & Townsend; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support on large-scale tenant improvement and development construction projects for data center clients. You will work closely with senior team members to drive project success from planning through execution.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of construction PM experience, familiar with TI/fit-out work, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in construction project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Experience with Tenant Improvement (TI) and Fit-Out projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Procore and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating stakeholders including architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Track milestones and help prevent schedule delays.
• Support project governance, processes, and reporting.
• Prepare formal project status reports and documentation.
• Monitor design standards and progress across construction activities.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of large-scale tenant improvement and development construction projects for our key data center clients. You will work closely with senior team members and stakeholders to help drive project success from planning through execution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in construction project management. You should be comfortable managing day-to-day project activities, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. A strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes are essential for this role.

Role requires 5 days per week on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing stakeholders including architects, engineers, and members of the supply chain to support the delivery of compliant projects.
• Analyze, track, and assist in managing critical milestone activities to help avoid delays in the schedule.
• Support the implementation of effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Contribute to the application of best practices across all assigned projects.
• Assist in the preparation of formal project status reports and other documentation as required.
• Monitor the progress of construction projects to ensure that approved design standards are being followed.
• Coordinate with suppliers and consultants through regular reporting tools and weekly meetings.
• Help manage the flow of project information through consistent communication and documentation.
• Support the forecasting and updating of key project milestones.
• Assist in monitoring local design teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Provide general technical support to owners, architects, contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to requests for information from the field.
• Support cost control efforts, value engineering, and constructability reviews when needed.
• Review project documentation including reports, drawings, timelines, and cost estimates from consultants and contractors.
• Assist in client relationship management by helping to maintain strong working relationships and identifying future opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic thinking by offering input on project approaches that align with both client and business goals.
• Help capture key information and lessons learned from each project for future reference.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal systems and processes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying potential opportunities with existing and new clients.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be able and willing to work onsite as needed.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction project management, with a strong track record in client-facing roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in Tenant Improvement (TI) and Fit-Out projects within Commercial Real Estate.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance throughout all phases of a project, including evaluating and recommending approaches to meet the client’s overall objectives.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and construction management platforms such as Procore.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects efficiently, ensuring high-quality standards and on-time delivery.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across teams.
• Experience managing fast-paced projects and working with demanding stakeholders.

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.

Sox control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.