Senior Data Center Development Lead

Turner-; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Development to lead data center development programs from site identification through construction, with a focus on front-end lifecycle and client relationships in North America.

The role requires 8+ years of experience delivering mission-critical projects, strong commercial acumen, and ability to guide executive stakeholders. Travel up to 25% is expected; on-site work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in data center development.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center projects from site screening through handover to construction.
• Manage development schedules, budgets, risks and key milestones.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and align stakeholders.
• Support business development and expand service delivery within client accounts.
• Engage with executives and provide strategic guidance across the lifecycle.

Skills

Client leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Real Estate Development / Architecture / PMI

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Development to lead data center development programs from site identification through construction, with a focus on front-end lifecycle and client relationships in North America.

The role requires 8+ years of experience delivering mission-critical projects, strong commercial acumen, and ability to guide executive stakeholders. Travel up to 25% is expected; on-site work in the United States.