Pre-Construction Manager - Data Centre

Turner and Townsend are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities for data centre development projects, including planning, design coordination, cost management, procurement support, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are fully prepared for construction execution while meeting technical, commercial, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage pre-construction activities from project initiation to construction start.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders on project planning and design development.
Review architectural, civil, structural, and MEP designs to ensure compliance with data centre standards and project requirements.
Support budgeting, cost estimation, value engineering, and procurement planning.
Drive tendering processes, vendor evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans. Internal Only
Track project schedules, milestones, and key deliverables.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
Facilitate design reviews and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
Assistant Manager
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
5-8 years of project, engineering, construction, or infrastructure experience.
Exposure to data centre, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale building projects preferred.
Manager
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
8-12+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3-5 years in data centre or missioncritical projects.
Proven experience managing pre-construction, design, and stakeholder coordination for large-scale developments.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of data centre infrastructure, MEP systems, and project delivery processes.
Understanding of Uptime Institute Tier standards and mission-critical environments.
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
PMP, PRINCE2, CDCP, CDCS, or similar certifications are advantageous.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes