Project Launch Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Manage the transition of signed deals from lease execution through construction mobilization .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing the transition of signed deals through construction mobilization, with a strong focus on data center project delivery and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in project handover, change control, and maintaining compliance with HSSE policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center ExperienceProject Handover CoordinationChange Control ManagementStakeholder CommunicationMultiple Project Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Project HandoverChange ControlOpen Item TrackingSchedule ReviewCost ReviewConstruction DocumentationTechnical Drawing InterpretationReporting Standards

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS SuiteGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Data Center ConstructionMission Critical FacilitiesTechnical Facility BackgroundHSSE Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the transition of signed deals from lease execution through construction mobilization
Work with the pre-lease team to absorb and package each signed deal
Complete handover checks against client requirements and track transfer gaps to assigned owners and resolution dates
Prepare materials and briefing for, and co-lead, project launch meetings onsite with the client project lead
Assign and track project launch actions through completion
Commission schedule and cost reviews as design detail matures
Incorporate specialist findings into the site baseline and reporting
Pursue resulting actions with the developer
Drive due-diligence open items to documented closure within the launch window
Lead weekly project calls, design coordination, and developer interface through mobilization
Maintain action logs and produce milestone reporting inputs in a consistent portfolio format
Manage day-to-day interfaces with the developer, client project lead, and internal specialists
Transfer each site to the onsite delivery team at mobilization, including the current baseline, open item register, and accepted-risk record
Contribute to developing the team handover check, launch format, and reporting standard
Apply lessons learned to subsequent sites
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable
Manage two to three concurrent sites at different stages
Travel approximately 6–10 days per month, including in-person launch meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Data center experience required in delivery, preconstruction, or development
Mission critical and complex technical facility backgrounds considered where experience is transferable
Working knowledge of data center construction, including information and documentation required by an incoming delivery team at mobilization
Experience with project handover, preconstruction coordination, change control, and open item tracking
Ability to interpret and act on schedule and cost reviews produced by specialists and pursue resulting issues with a developer
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages and secure information and commitments from parties who do not report to the role
Ability to lead meetings with senior stakeholders and secure assigned actions with owners and dates
Ability to work to a standard under development and contribute to establishing it
Technical skills to read, understand, and communicate contract requirements, including construction drawings and specifications
Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise reporting to senior client stakeholders
Technological proficiency, including MS Suite and Google Workspace
Ability to understand and follow site HSSE policies
General technological proficiency
A degree is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely
Permanent position
Travel opportunities, approximately 6–10 days per month
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support