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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeBaton Rouge, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or another applicable field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5–7 years of relevant project management experience working with electrical systems in the built environment.
  • Strong organizational and management skills to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
  • Background working in design or construction with mechanical or building management system controls experience.
  • Background working in a vendor equipment factory supporting quality control processes of mechanical equipment, or background commissioning electrical systems and equipment in mission-critical data centers.
  • Proficiency managing construction documents, including basis of design documents, specifications, contract drawings, C/D/E’s, equipment submittals, and requests for information.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and other construction project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, coordinate, and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders.
  • Communicate across the internal team to support efficient and consistent client delivery.
  • Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities, including switchgear delivery, factory testing, and system energization, to avoid schedule delays.
  • Verify that effective project governance, rigorous quality assurance and quality control processes, pre-commissioning checklists, and specialized systems are used.
  • Ensure industry best practices, testing standards such as NETA or IEEE, and safety protocols are applied to electrical projects.
  • Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
  • Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure approved electrical design standards, single-line diagrams, and local and national electrical codes are applied correctly.
  • Manage equipment supplier interfaces and delivery timelines for transformers, UPS systems, switchgear, and other equipment through monthly trackers and weekly technical reviews.
  • Manage project information flow through regular meetings and written communications.
  • Forecast, track, and update key project milestones, critical path items, and testing phases.
  • Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
  • Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
  • Review submittals and requests for information.
  • Assist in developing strong client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
  • Advise project teams on approaches that can achieve client and business objectives.
  • Ensure key project information and lessons learned are captured.
  • Identify improvements to internal systems, pre-functional checklists, and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
  • Adhere to applicable Sarbanes-Oxley control responsibilities.

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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