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 • Nevada • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in data center development, including site acquisition, feasibility studies, and construction readiness. Proficient in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and financial oversight to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceData Center DevelopmentFinancial ManagementStakeholder CoordinationMicrosoft Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementFeasibility StudiesSite SelectionBudget ManagementConstruction ManagementValue EngineeringProcurement ResearchTechnical AssessmentsEntitlements

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Data Center DevelopmentConstruction ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentEnvironmental Due DiligenceInfrastructure Planning

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
Develop relationships with developers, investors, landowners, utility providers, consultants, and local authorities
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, infrastructure evaluations, environmental due diligence, zoning, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure planning
Develop risk mitigation strategies and align development activities with client objectives and investment criteria
Support minimum functionality case development, enhancements, value engineering, procurement research, and contractor/commissioning agent RFPs
Establish construction success criteria and review design and construction drawings for requirements and constructability
Develop baseline schedules and provide progress updates
Participate in criticality assessments and risk mitigation planning
Interface with local authorities, developers, general contractors, architects/engineers, and commissioning agents
Review submittals, RFIs, project schedules, construction work, and overall project progress
Coordinate commissioning plan development and execution
Attend construction status and owner/architect/contractor meetings
Coordinate project reporting, dashboards, documentation, issue tracking, punch lists, inspections, testing, and handover to operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years’ project management experience with a significant focus on data center development projects
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent
Demonstrated experience leading projects from land acquisition through handover to construction or delivery teams
Strong financial, commercial and risk management capabilities
Proficient – expert experience level using Microsoft tools (MS Project, Excel, Word, 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

Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive environment
Opportunity to affect change and have a voice
Travel up to 25% as required by clients