Job Description

Company Description

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we\xe2\x80\x99ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It\xe2\x80\x99s how we\xe2\x80\x99ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don\xe2\x80\x99t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We\xe2\x80\x99re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.



Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Lead to support a large-scale, ground-up data center construction project with our prominent technology client. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years construction field experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

Key Elements:

Pre-construction / Design / Planning:

• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
• Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client\xe2\x80\x99s PM and legal counsel
• Coordinate Design Team activities.
• Ensure AE is completing requirements to meet municipal demands
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
• Coordinate cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort.

Construction:

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
• Ensure quality control process \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring compliance with required standards
• Support client culture to ensure project and site is ran according to clients EHS policies
• Lead procurement activities and coordinate all owner furnished contractor installed equipment
• Provide report and tracking of project financials, including change order management & cashflow.
• Monitor schedule, tracking and analysis
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI\xe2\x80\x99s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases.
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close Out:

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Qualifications

• Formal Project Management methods.
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
• Experience in data center construction is preferred.

Preferred Education:

• MBA or Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field.

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Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client\'s needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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