Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Mechanical Engineering SME

Turner-; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager / Owner's Representative for Data Center Mechanical Engineering SME to lead planning, design, construction, commissioning and handover of mission-critical data center projects. Acting as the owner's representative, this role provides technical leadership on mechanical systems to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to operational objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in data centers or large-scale infra, strong knowledge of HVAC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years delivering mission-critical, data center or large-scale infra projects.
• Experience as Owner's Representative, PM, Design Manager, or mechanical lead.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; problem-solving ability.
• Certifications such as PMP, PE, or CxA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent client's interests across all data center development phases.
• Provide mechanical systems expertise (HVAC, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC, chilled water).
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and communications.
• Review designs, calculations, and submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and adherence to standards.
• Lead technical issue resolution and support value engineering.
• Support testing, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular project reporting and executive updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Mechanical Engineering SME

• Full-time
• Department: Enterprise

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

About the role

The Project Manager / Owner's Representative – Data Center Mechanical Engineering SME serves as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover of mission-critical data center projects. Acting as the owner's representative, this role provides technical leadership on mechanical systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with operational, reliability, and performance objectives. The position collaborates closely with clients, designers, contractors, and commissioning teams to drive successful project outcomes while managing risk and maintaining the highest standards of quality.

What you'll do

• Represent the client's interests throughout all phases of data center development and delivery.
• Provide subject matter expertise for mechanical systems, including HVAC, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC units, chilled water, and associated infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Review mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and commissioning providers.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and adherence to project standards.
• Lead technical issue resolution and support value engineering initiatives.
• Support testing, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Provide regular project reporting and executive-level updates to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience delivering mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of data center mechanical systems, cooling technologies, and redundancy strategies.
• Experience acting as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager, Design Manager, or Mechanical Engineering lead.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Familiarity with commissioning, testing, and operational readiness processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, PE, CxA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.Ability to work in fast-paced environments and support projects across multiple locations.

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

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

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.