Senior Data Center Project Leader

Turner & Townsend; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in San Jose is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data center construction projects. You will coordinate contractors, vendors, and project team members, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and quality goals.

In this role you will apply your experience in ground-up construction, manage RFIs and change orders, and mentor junior staff while partnering with stakeholders to mitigate risks and deliver successful outcomes for complex facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in ground-up construction project management within large-scale, mission-critical or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and cost management.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change management, and OFCI coordination.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, building codes, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of turnkey building projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Conduct routine site observations to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.
• Assist with entitlements and permitting processes to ensure timely approvals.
• Manage design deliverables and track RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Review and support development of project schedules, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate logistics for major equipment deliveries and installation sequencing.
• Prepare meeting documentation, action items, and follow-up reports.
• Contribute to RFP development and bid evaluation processes.
• Prepare materials for monthly and quarterly reporting to leadership.

Skills

Ground up construction

Data center

Scheduling

Cost management

RFIs / submittals

MS Project

Primavera

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

PMP certified

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Turner & Townsend in San Jose is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data center construction projects. You will coordinate contractors, vendors, and project team members, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and quality goals.

In this role you will apply your experience in ground-up construction, manage RFIs and change orders, and mentor junior staff while partnering with stakeholders to mitigate risks and deliver successful outcomes for complex facilities.