Senior Project Manager – Data Centers Development

Turner & Townsend

. Serve as the primary day-to-day client representative and trusted advisor for assigned data center development projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Atlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data center development projects, including site selection, land acquisition, and construction oversight. Proficient in stakeholder management, financial analysis, and risk mitigation within a fast-paced consulting environment.

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Project Management ExperienceData Center DevelopmentFinancial ManagementStakeholder CoordinationMicrosoft Project Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementFeasibility StudiesSite EvaluationsConstruction OversightBudget ManagementValue EngineeringTechnical AssessmentsEntitlementsPermitting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadershipOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Data Center DevelopmentConstruction ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentProject ManagementEnvironmental Due Diligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day client representative and trusted advisor for assigned data center development projects
Manage client relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and strategic guidance
Lead project governance, reporting, stakeholder management, and executive-level presentations
Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and align project stakeholders
Support business development and identify opportunities for expanded service delivery
Lead data center projects from site screening and acquisition through development and readiness for construction
Manage development schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones
Oversee feasibility studies, site evaluations, due diligence, and technical assessments
Coordinate site selection, land acquisition, utility assessments, capacity and infrastructure evaluations, environmental due diligence, zoning, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure planning
Support design development, minimum functionality case creation, value engineering, long-lead procurement research, and contractor/commissioning agent procurements
Review design and construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and constructability issues
Participate in risk mitigation, criticality assessments, commissioning planning, and progress reporting
Oversee general contractors during construction, including site visits and construction work reviews
Attend construction status and owner-architect-contractor meetings
Report construction progress and coordinate cost, scheduling, documentation, inspections, testing, issue resolution, and punch-list activities
Support final inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover to operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of project management experience with significant focus on data center development projects
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent
Experience leading projects from land acquisition through handover to construction or delivery teams
Strong financial, commercial, and risk management capabilities
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of data center development, entitlement, and pre-construction processes
Ability to lead, coordinate, and organize multiple stakeholders, including general contractors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
Ability to travel up to 25% as required by clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Equal opportunity employment