Mechanical Design Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Lead design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction project management, particularly in leading multi-discipline teams and managing mechanical design for data centers. Proven ability to enforce technical standards, oversee procurement specifications, and drive business development in the construction sector.

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Construction Project ManagementMechanical Design ExperienceData Center Cooling ArchitecturesBusiness Development AcumenLeadership in Multi-Discipline Teams

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementMechanical Equipment CoordinationProcurement SpecificationsRisk MitigationISO AuditsKPI DevelopmentProposal PreparationClient CommunicationResource PlanningFinancial Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoring SkillsTeam Development

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale Data CenterCommercial Real EstateLife SciencesIndustrial ManufacturingNatural ResourcesOwner-Furnished Contractor-Installed EquipmentBusiness GenerationMarket KnowledgeCross-Selling OpportunitiesSenior Leadership Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus
Enforce technical standards
Oversee long-lead procurement specifications for chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling distribution units (CDUs), air-cooled and dry coolers, pumps, and heat rejection systems
Ensure integration between owner-supplied equipment and contractor scopes
Guide design teams and review submittals
Resolve interface risks
Align deliverables with schedule, cost, and commissioning requirements
Lead communications with the client and oversee project management team services
Lead research on construction market conditions and produce thought leadership reports
Manage project management services, resource planning, financial management, business generation, and training and development
Set team strategy and ambition in line with the Business Plan
Develop people and promote learning, respect, and inclusivity
Maintain knowledge management and improve internal systems and processes
Ensure quality standards and participate in ISO audits
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation, KPIs, appraisal documents, management controls, and critical success factors
Undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate external certification audits
Develop market knowledge, act as a brand ambassador, and create client opportunities
Identify cross-selling opportunities
Participate in senior leadership meetings and prepare and deliver presentations
Track revenue, margins, fees, and resource requirements
Prepare proposals and RFP responses
Attend networking and promotional events
Train and mentor staff
Partner with talent acquisition to manage resource requirements and staffing plans
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction
12+ years of relevant construction project management experience
2+ years managing large high performing multi discipline teams in a consulting environment
Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients
Exceptional business development ambition and acumen and demonstrated experience in achieving business growth
Major construction sector experience with high caliber clients in commercial real estate, data center, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
Multiple years of mission-critical mechanical design experience
Deep understanding of data center cooling architectures
Leadership skills to drive multi-phase delivery
Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment