Mechanical OFCI Design Manager - Data Center Construction

Turnertownsend; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend seeks a Mechanical OFCI Design Manager to lead the design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus in the United States. You will enforce technical standards, oversee long-lead procurement specs, and ensure seamless integration between owner-supplied and contractor scopes.

The role requires deep data center cooling architecture knowledge and proven leadership to drive multi-phase delivery in a

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high-performing multi-discipline teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of delivering project management services for clients.
• Exceptional business development ambition and demonstrated experience in driving growth.
• Experience in major construction sectors including commercial real estate and data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project management team and ensure delivery of all accountabilities.
• Oversee client communications and PM services.
• Research market conditions and publish insights for the construction market.
• Produce thought leadership reports and market analyses.
• Manage strategic and operational PM Services, including resource and financial management.
• Set strategy aligned with business plan and lead talent development.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and client pipeline development.
• Prepare proposals and respond to RFPs; attend networking events with directors.
• Mentor staff and coordinate talent acquisition for future staffing needs.
• Ensure SOX controls are followed where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Presentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering

Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering (preferred)

Job description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an Mechanical OFCI Design Manager to lead the design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus. Reporting to senior program leadership, you will enforce technical standards, oversee long-lead procurement specifications for mechanical equipment such as chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling distribution units (CDUs), air-cooled and dry coolers, pumps, and heat rejection systems, and ensure seamless integration between owner-supplied equipment and contractor scopes. You will guide design teams, review submittals, resolve interface risks, and align deliverables with schedule, cost, and commissioning requirements. The ideal candidate has multiple years of mission-critical mechanical design experience, a deep understanding of data center cooling architectures, and the leadership skills to drive multi-phase delivery in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills, experience leading a project management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
• Lead communications with the client and oversight of project management team 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, make performance measurements via Key Performance Indicators (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 ,amahe commission.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high performing multi discipline 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.

The salary range for this full-time role is $170K-$210K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*

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