Data Center Electrical PM — Lead Field & Coordination

Turner & Townsend; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead data center construction programs. The role focuses on delivering engineering, QA/QC, and co-ordination between owners, contractors, and design teams, with emphasis on accurate reporting and KPI tracking.

The ideal candidate has strong Electrical or MEP knowledge, consultant mindset, and owner’s representation experience, with on-site involvement and strict SOX considerations where applicable.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with strong Electrical or MEP knowledge.
• Post-graduate experience in design and on-site delivery.
• PM experience with PMP or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering drawings, specs, and documents.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all stages.
• Support scheduler with progress updates.
• Coordinate field activities between GC, commissioning agent, and client.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of design drawings.
• Prepare progress reports and KPI tracking.
• Knowledge management and input into internal databases.
• Identify and escalate quality, safety and environmental issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client relationship management

Task delegation

Electrical/MEP knowledge

Owner’s Representation experience

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

PMP certification

Job description

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead data center construction programs. The role focuses on delivering engineering, QA/QC, and co-ordination between owners, contractors, and design teams, with emphasis on accurate reporting and KPI tracking.

The ideal candidate has strong Electrical or MEP knowledge, consultant mindset, and owner’s representation experience, with on-site involvement and strict SOX considerations where applicable.