Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager

Turner & Townsend

. Oversee design of Post Facility Ready mechanical system upgrades and retrofits .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on HVAC systems, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of leading complex projects, developing communication plans, and applying continuous improvement methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC ExperienceProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering PrinciplesEvaporative Cooling SystemsAir Based Process Chilled Water Cooling SystemsConstruction MethodsProgram GovernanceChange ManagementProgram MetricsProject PlanningRisk ManagementObjective Setting

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsOrganizational Change ManagementTeam BuildingProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Project TrackersDashboardsStatus Reports

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree (Preferred)Professional Engineer (PE) License (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Industrial HVACCommercial BuildingsHigh RisesData CentersSemiconductor Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee design of Post Facility Ready mechanical system upgrades and retrofits
Build design teams from internal stakeholders and external partners/providers
Facilitate creation of shared execution plans
Oversee external design services supporting construction activities
Identify stakeholders and strategize, plan, and prioritize objectives and success criteria
Estimate task durations and align schedules and dependencies
Monitor and communicate progress and risks
Propose mitigation plans and align stakeholders on de-risking strategies
Measure and publish program and process metrics to support decision-making
Apply relevant best practices from other processes and technologies
Organize ambiguous projects into longer-term objectives
Build and support program teams across the organization
Align timelines, goals, and deliverables across related projects and teams
Manage escalations and remove obstacles
Develop program communication plans, including executive and key partner communications
Determine program phasing and continuous-improvement metrics
Maintain dashboards, project trackers, and status reports
Manage dependencies and execute program tasks
Define program governance structures, mitigations, postmortems, and escalation reports
Lead stakeholder meetings
Develop change-management rollout plans and impact analyses
Define, lead, and own program charters covering scope, timelines, OKRs, resources, risks, and dependencies
Translate ambiguous goals into measurable objectives and milestones
Create phased project plans aligned with stakeholder needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 10 years experience in Mechanical Engineering
Industrial or commercial HVAC experience
Experience in evaporative and air based process chilled water cooling systems
Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and related technical areas
Knowledge of industry construction methods and techniques
Familiarity with mechanical cooling systems
Experience in construction or operations of large commercial buildings, high rises, data centers, semiconductor facilities, or industrial processes
Advanced planning and communication management skills
Proficiency in continuous improvement, execution, organizational change, and stakeholder management
Preferred: Master's Degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Ability to apply planning, communication, continuous improvement, execution, organizational change, and stakeholder management skills with minimal guidance
Ability to work remotely in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available in addition to base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Opportunity to affect change
Professional growth and development environment