Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager

Turner & Townsend

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

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

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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 translating complex objectives into actionable plans while ensuring alignment across teams and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC SystemsProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering PrinciplesConstruction MethodsChilled Water Cooling SystemsProject PlanningMetrics DevelopmentRisk ManagementProgram GovernanceChange ManagementExecution PlanningProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication ManagementTeam BuildingProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Industrial HVACCommercial BuildingsHigh-Rise BuildingsData CentersSemiconductor FacilitiesConstruction OperationsProcess Chilled Water CoolingStakeholder EngagementProgram MetricsExecution Plans

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 and executive/key partner communications
Determine program phasing, metrics, governance structures, and change management rollout plans
Maintain project trackers and status reports
Lead stakeholder meetings
Define and own program charters covering scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, and risks/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 or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 10 years experience in Mechanical Engineering
Industrial or commercial HVAC experience
Experience in evaporative and air-based process chilled water cooling systems preferred
Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and related technical areas
Knowledge of industry construction methods and techniques
Familiarity with mechanical cooling systems preferred
Experience in construction or operations of large commercial buildings, high-rise buildings, data centers, semiconductor facilities, or industrial processes preferred
Advanced planning and communication management skills
Proficiency in continuous improvement, execution, organizational change, and stakeholder management
Master's Degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Opportunity to affect change and have a voice
Opportunities to succeed in work and life