Associate Director Pre-Construction - Data Center

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner and Townsend are seeking an Associate Director of Pre-Construction to lead pre-construction activities for data center 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.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

• 8-15+ 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 center 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.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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