Design Project Lead – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Design Project Lead to join our team. As an integral part of the Design Development and Delivery Team, this role will operate as the Design Project Lead overseeing the design and construction administration as an Owner’s Representative, and lead the Civil, Structural, Landscape, Architecture (CSLA) disciplines as a subject matter expert.
The Design Project Lead will collaborate with multiple stakeholders including cross-discipline partners across the Design Engineering organization, internal partners such as Planning and Development, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Operations as well as external partners including engineers of record (EoR), general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality. This position is full-time providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of fast-tracked design and construction.
Job Description:
Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. Position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors.
Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering the project through all phases of design and construction.
Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed.
Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
Review and inform design RFPs.
Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
College Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture.
8+ years’ experience in mission critical building design, construction and or operations.
Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs.
Experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works.
Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client-facing role.
Team player; ability to work collaboratively.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes