Senior Program Manager - Data Center Construction

Turnertownsend; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a data center construction program in partnership with client executives. The role focuses on governance, reporting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with contractors and vendors.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in program management within construction, familiarity with SOX controls, and strong communication and leadership skills to align multiple stakeholders with program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or construction-related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of program management methods and best practices.
• Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, scheduling, and scope management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the data center program alongside the client team and align with goals.
• Maintain and refresh program governance, processes and systems.
• Ensure key information is shared and retained.
• Build strong client and team relationships.
• Interface with executives, program team, general contractors, consultants and vendors.
• Manage the flow of program information among stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and update issues/actions logs.
• Develop detailed program plans and monitor status including close-out of items.
• Oversee monthly reporting and executive dashboards.
• Prepare proposals for new programs or variations.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply.
• Assist with contract management and release of scope to maintain schedules.

Skills

Program management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join our team to assist in the management of a construction program. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Client executive leadership in prior support of data center construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client team in overseeing the established data center program and ensure alignment with the program goals and objectives.
• Assist with maintaining and refreshing the program governance, processes and systems in line with client direction.
• Ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, program team members, general contractors, consultants and vendors.
• Assist with the flow of program information between team members / stakeholders.
• Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain issues/actions logs as current.
• Development of detailed program plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items.
• Oversee and delegate on monthly reporting across various aspects of the Client's program.
• Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal program management reports, executive dashboards and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new programs or variations to existing programs.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• Assist with contract management and seamless release of scope to maintain program schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• A thorough knowledge of Program Management methods and best practices.
• A thorough knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, schedule and scope management
• Have the technical skills to read, understand, and communicate contract requirements including construction drawings and specifications and interpret construction methods
• Be able to understand and follow site HSSE Policies
• Technology competent in using the following Software: Mac OS & MS office suite such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Competent user of data management software and systems for data management, analytics, and quality assurance
• Strong communication and written skills

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$170K 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 location, experience, and qualifications.

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

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