Data Center Construction Director: PM Leadership & Growth

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Director of Construction Management to lead a data center project management team and deliver full service across major programs. The role drives excellence in service delivery, client engagement, and market insights, guiding growth and operational effectiveness on complex projects.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage risks, ensure quality, and coordinate with senior leadership to fulfill strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high performing multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
• Exceptional business development ambition and acumen and demonstrated experience in achieving drive business growth.
• Major construction sector experience working with high caliber clients in commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project management team and ensure they deliver on all accountabilities.
• Lead communications with the client and oversight of project management services.
• Lead research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
• Produce thought leadership reports providing valuable insights to the construction market.
• Lead the strategic and operational management of Project Management Services in a variety of sectors, including resource planning and management, financial management, business generation and training and development.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan.
• Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.
• Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated 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, 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.
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Participate in meetings with Senior leadership, Directors and staff and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Financial Management–Using internal software, track ongoing revenue, margin levels and monthly fees and resource requirements for each cost, and manage commissions.
• Preparation of proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
• Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with directors.
• Support the training and mentorship of current staff and promote an upward career trajectory.
• Proactively partner with talent acquisition team to attract the best talent, actively manage resource requirements and proactively plan for future staffing 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field

Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States is seeking an experienced Director of Construction Management to lead a data center project management team and deliver full service across major programs. The role drives excellence in service delivery, client engagement, and market insights, guiding growth and operational effectiveness on complex projects.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage risks, ensure quality, and coordinate with senior leadership to fulfill strategic