Senior Project Manager – Data Centers Development

Turner & Townsend

. Represent developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects, from site identification and acquisition through development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence, and construction .

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

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in data center development, including site acquisition, feasibility studies, and construction oversight. Proficient in managing client relationships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

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Project Management ExperienceData Center DevelopmentFinancial ManagementMicrosoft Project ExpertiseStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData Center DevelopmentFeasibility StudiesRisk ManagementConstruction OversightSite SelectionUtility CoordinationEntitlement ProcessesValue EngineeringBudget Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIssue ResolutionStrategic GuidanceTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Site AcquisitionDue DiligenceEnvironmental AssessmentsZoningPermittingInfrastructure PlanningConstruction ManagementClient EngagementConsulting Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects, from site identification and acquisition through development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence, and construction
Serve as the primary day-to-day client representative and trusted advisor
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 project stakeholders
Lead data center projects from site screening and acquisition through development and readiness for construction
Manage development schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones
Oversee feasibility studies, site evaluations, due diligence, and technical assessments
Coordinate site selection, land acquisition, utility assessments, environmental due diligence, zoning, entitlement, permitting, and infrastructure planning
Support design development, value engineering, long-lead procurement, contractor and commissioning-agent procurements
Review design and construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and project requirements
Provide construction-phase oversight, including site visits, meetings, progress reporting, commissioning, inspections, testing, punch-list coordination, and handover to operations
Support business development and identify opportunities to expand client engagements and Turner & Townsend’s Data Center practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years’ 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 experience using 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 workplace
Equal opportunity employment
Diversity and inclusion commitment