Senior Project Manager – Civil Design, Data Center Construction

Role Overview

• Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, driving revenue through new work generation and contract renewals.
• Identify and act on cross-selling opportunities; partner with senior leadership to promote Turner & Townsend across the U.S.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients, including diversification into emerging markets.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, including technical topics related to civil engineering and data center development.
• Serve as the civil engineering subject-matter expert (SME) for data center development projects, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client standards.
• Lead and oversee civil engineering design efforts, including site due diligence, site test fits, grading, utilities, stormwater, roadway improvements, and municipal coordination.
• Manage a team of engineering consultants, reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, schedules, and design deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, enforce safety and quality standards, and proactively identify risks, material requirements, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance during construction activities and support the Innovation & Engineering team on complex design matters.
• Lead a small project management team responsible for planning and executing infrastructure projects across corporate campus environments (utilities, roadways, bike paths, intersections, transit, etc.).
• Provide program-level oversight of a portfolio of infrastructure projects, including coordination with external project managers delivering work within the district.
• Liaise with municipal authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals.
• Provide weekly updates on project status, staffing, risks, and key issues.
• Utilize industry-standard tools to track margins, forecasts, and financial performance across commissions.
• Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing and follow up on accounts receivable.
• Support bid teams and lead proposal development efforts in collaboration with business generation and senior management teams.
• Support the Director of PM in interviewing and selecting prospective candidates.
• Provide effective line management, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff to support their professional and career development.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused work environment that promotes continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Promote adoption of best practices, industry advancements, and process improvements across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design and project management within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design for large-scale developments; data center experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing engineering consultants, reviewing technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client accounts effectively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams of project managers and technical staff.
• Strong understanding of the full construction project life cycle, from early due diligence through design, permitting, and construction.
• Business development experience, including identifying cross-selling opportunities and supporting proposal development.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of local civil engineering standards, permitting processes, and construction market conditions.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development
• wellness programs
• opportunity for remote work