Field-Enabled Mechanical PM for Data Centers

Turner & Townsend; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a high-profile data center construction project. This on-site role will oversee the GC’s activities, focusing on schedule reporting and field leadership to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in electrical project management within data centers or electrical contracting, strong MEP design familiarity, and proficiency with Procore, P6, and the Office suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical project management experience in data center construction or with an electrical contractor.
• Experience with substation and power distribution systems preferred.
• Familiarity with MEP design and relevant codes, standards, and construction methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools including Procore, P6, Excel, and Office suite.
• Experience in data center commissioning processes (DCCP) levels 1–5.
• Ability to manage construction documents (BODs, specs, drawings, RFIs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the General Contractor’s construction activities and report schedule status to the project owner.
• Lead stakeholder collaboration and ensure consistent client delivery.
• Monitor critical milestones and prevent schedule slips.
• Ensure governance, processes and systems are applied on all projects.
• Produce formal status reports and other project documentation.
• Coordinate interfaces between suppliers via monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field and support cost control efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

PM tools proficiency

MEP design familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

P6

Excel

Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

CxAlloy

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a high-profile data center construction project. This on-site role will oversee the GC’s activities, focusing on schedule reporting and field leadership to ensure quality and timely delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in electrical project management within data centers or electrical contracting, strong MEP design familiarity, and proficiency with Procore, P6, and the Office suite.