Civil Design Lead PM - Data Center Construction at Turner Townsend

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering Design, Project Management, Data Center Development, Design Consulting Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Site Due Diligence, Grading, Utilities, Stormwater Management, Roadway Improvements, Municipal Coordination, Risk Mitigation, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Construction Project Life Cycle

Industry

Construction

Description

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 & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management (Civil Design Lead – SME) to join our team. This role serves as a key member of the management team, supporting the Director of Project Management in driving growth, technical excellence, and profitability across the business unit. The Civil Design Lead provides subject‑matter expertise in civil engineering for data center development projects, oversees design consultants, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads the successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs. Responsibilities: Client & Business Leadership Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, driving revenue through new work generation and contract renewals. Identify and act on cross‑selling opportunities; partner with senior leadership to promote Turner & Townsend across the U.S. Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients, including diversification into emerging markets. Prepare and deliver client presentations, including technical topics related to civil engineering and data center development. Attend client interviews to present service offerings and technical capabilities. Project & Program Delivery Serve as the civil engineering subject‑matter expert (SME) for data center development projects, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client standards. Lead and oversee civil engineering design efforts, including site due diligence, site test fits, grading, utilities, stormwater, roadway improvements, and municipal coordination. Manage a team of engineering consultants, reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, schedules, and design deliverables. Monitor project progress, enforce safety and quality standards, and proactively identify risks, material requirements, and mitigation strategies. Provide technical guidance during construction activities and support the Innovation & Engineering team on complex design matters. Lead a small project management team responsible for planning and executing infrastructure projects across corporate campus environments (utilities, roadways, bike paths, intersections, transit, etc.). Provide program‑level oversight of a portfolio of infrastructure projects, including coordination with external project managers delivering work within the district. Liaise with municipal authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals. Operational & Financial Management Provide weekly updates on project status, staffing, risks, and key issues. Utilize industry‑standard tools to track margins, forecasts, and financial performance across commissions. Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing and follow up on accounts receivable. Support bid teams and lead proposal development efforts in collaboration with business generation and senior management teams. Support the Director of PM in interviewing and selecting prospective candidates. People Leadership Provide effective line management, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff to support their professional and career development. Foster a collaborative, solutions‑focused work environment that promotes continuous improvement and technical excellence. Promote adoption of best practices, industry advancements, and process improvements across the team. SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field; a graduate degree is preferred. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design and project management within the construction or infrastructure industry. Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design for large‑scale developments; data center experience preferred. Proven experience managing engineering consultants, reviewing technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage client accounts effectively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience leading teams of project managers and technical staff. Strong understanding of the full construction project life cycle, from early due diligence through design, permitting, and construction. Business development experience, including identifying cross‑selling opportunities and supporting proposal development. Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills. Strong knowledge of local civil engineering standards, permitting processes, and construction market conditions. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $150K-$190K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-MK3 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Real estate

Responsibilities

This role serves as the civil engineering subject-matter expert for data center development, leading design consultants, ensuring compliance, and overseeing the successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, driving business growth, and leading project management teams focused on infrastructure execution.