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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • >5 years of project management experience in a leading role.
  • Good working knowledge of spoken and written Japanese and English.
  • Thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from strategic issues at conception through operational stages to completion and post-project review.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience of project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
  • Experience leading project management commissions for medium- to large-sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
  • People management experience, particularly managing a team delivering a project.
  • Experience managing the financial aspects of a project.
  • Membership of a recognised professional body.
  • Management experience managing a team delivering a commission and general line management.
  • Business development experience, including developing business with existing and new clients and cross-selling.
  • Good knowledge and experience gained within a specific sector, such as hi-tech, manufacturing, health, retail, leisure and hospitality, education, infrastructure, or commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of construction and workplace projects, ensuring quality, cost, safety, and scheduling objectives are met.
  • Coordinate stakeholders, manage site operations, and foster a collaborative, high-performing project environment.
  • Support the development of junior team members through day-to-day guidance, technical knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
  • Promote open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability within the team.
  • Assist in onboarding new team members and integrating them into project workflows.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to support smooth project execution and alignment with objectives.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and reporting to maintain transparency and visibility of progress.
  • Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through follow-up and responsiveness.
  • Support conflict resolution and issue management by escalating appropriately and offering practical solutions.
  • Lead overall project management to meet quality, cost, statutory compliance, safety, environmental, and scheduling requirements.
  • Manage implementation of the master programme, including materials and long lead items, in alignment with project milestones and delivery timelines.
  • Update and maintain the master programme and ensure short-term programmes, including weekly work plans, look-ahead schedules, and inspection timelines, are reviewed and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Plan and organize statutory inspections and ensure timely approvals.
  • Monitor progress and quality through regular updates and collaboration with site teams or contractors.
  • Ensure safety standards and compliance are implemented across project activities.
  • Support project administration, including documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Oversee external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to align deliverables with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
  • Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants to maintain clear communication and progress toward project milestones.
  • Lead regular project progress meetings with consultants and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the project team.
  • Produce project reports covering updates, risks, decisions, and action items to support transparency and informed decisions.
  • Prepare and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Excel, including baseline setting, critical path analysis, and progress tracking.
  • Manage consultant procurement, including drafting scopes, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance and compliance frameworks.
  • Support timely engagement and onboarding of consultants in line with project needs.
  • Work with internal teams and consultants to ensure procurement outcomes support project goals.
  • Conduct quarterly check-ins with direct reports to support career development.
  • Set clear objectives during performance reviews, monitor progress, and use insights to support career growth and professional goals.
  • Deliver projects against agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards, with outcomes reflected in client care scores.
  • Contribute to proposals or new client engagements with measurable impact on revenue growth or market positioning.
  • Maintain financial reporting through D-365, ensuring compliance with internal controls and client billing requirements.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Turner & Townsend provides project management, cost management, and advisory services for real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. It manages the full project life cycle—from planning and budgeting to risk management and program delivery across design, construction, and operation. The firm distinguishes itself with a global footprint of 130+ offices in 45+ countries and an alliance with CBRE that expands reach and resources for large, complex assets. Its goal is to help clients maximize asset value by delivering projects on time and within budget while improving performance from inception through operation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1980

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