Senior Project Manager – Data Centers Development

Turner & Townsend

. Represent developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Richmond • Virginia • 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 selection, land acquisition, and construction oversight. Proficient in managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while delivering comprehensive project governance and reporting.

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Project Management ExperienceData Center DevelopmentFinancial ManagementMicrosoft Project ProficiencyStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData Center DevelopmentRisk ManagementFeasibility StudiesSite EvaluationsConstruction OversightValue EngineeringEntitlement ProcessesUtility CoordinationEnvironmental Due Diligence

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAbility to Manage Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentProject GovernanceStakeholder ManagementConsulting Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects
Lead projects from site identification and acquisition through development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence, construction, commissioning, and project closeout
Lead project teams and manage key client relationships across a portfolio of data center developments
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
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, infrastructure evaluations, environmental due diligence, zoning, entitlement, permitting, and infrastructure planning
Support design development, value engineering, procurement, construction criteria, drawing reviews, risk mitigation, scheduling, and criticality assessments
Coordinate with local authorities, general contractors, architects/engineers, commissioning agents, and technical reviewers
Oversee construction activities through site visits, meetings, progress reporting, schedule evaluation, documentation, inspections, testing, punch-list resolution, 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
Proficient to expert experience 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
Ability to deliver project/program status reports
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

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