Senior Data Center Development Program Manager

Turner & Townsend; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Development in California to lead large-scale data center initiatives from site selection through construction handover. The role emphasizes client leadership, risk management, and cross-functional teamwork across a fast-paced, advisory environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of data center project experience, strong financial acumen, and proven stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management with data center focus.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Experience leading projects from land acquisition to construction handover.
• Strong financial, commercial and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center projects from site screening through readiness for construction.
• Manage development schedules, budgets and risks.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and align stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance and expand service delivery with clients.

Skills

Data center development

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Risk management

Education

Engineering/Construction/Real Estate degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Development in California to lead large-scale data center initiatives from site selection through construction handover. The role emphasizes client leadership, risk management, and cross-functional teamwork across a fast-paced, advisory environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of data center project experience, strong financial acumen, and proven stakeholder management.