Director - Data Center Sector Lead at Turner Townsend

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Cost Management, Team Leadership, Client Relationship Management, Data Centre Design, Construction Management, Technical Solutions, Sustainability, AI/ML Requirements, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Market Knowledge, Mentoring, Strategic Alignment, Financial Performance Monitoring

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. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Lead business development activities and capture new contracts across all data centre service lines (project management consulting, cost & commercial management, principal delivery) in the Thailand market. Drive revenue and profit growth by identifying and pursuing opportunities with hyperscale operators, colocation providers and investor clients. Build, manage and mentor high-performing teams of project and cost managers. Provide clear direction, coaching and support to ensure projects are delivered efficiently. Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team. Oversee planning and execution of data centre projects in Thailand. Ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality standards are met. Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure that all project teams uphold company's standards of excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Deliver outstanding client service and maintain. Be accountable for achieving or exceeding annual revenue, margin and profitability targets for the data centre sector in Thailand. Monitor project and financial performance and take proactive actions to drive results. Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Asia Regional Data Centre team to align on strategic objectives. Share insights, methodologies and best practices across the region. Support cross-border project delivery and leverage the firm's global expertise to benefit local clients. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction manager, or a related field (master's degree is a plus). Professional certification (e.g., PMI/PMP, CEng, or equivalent) is preferred. Minimum 12 years of experience in project management, programme management or cost management, ideally within the data centre sector or similar complex technical infrastructure projects. Experience working with hyperscale cloud providers, colocation operators or large data centre investors is highly desirable. Deep understanding of data centre design, construction and operations (including power, cooling, and IT infrastructure). Up to date with industry trends (e.g. sustainability, AI/ML requirements). Able to anticipate client needs and deliver technical solutions. Experience working in Thailand and/or other ASEAN markets. Knowledge of local market conditions, regulations and business culture is highly advantageous. Deep understanding of data centre design, construction and operations (including power, cooling, and IT infrastructure). Up to date with industry trends (e.g. sustainability, AI/ML requirements). Able to anticipate client needs and deliver technical solution. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English and Thai. High integrity, a collaborative mindset and a passion for making a difference in client outcomes. Able to travel regionally as required. Additional Information 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/ #LI-AP5 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

Lead business development and capture new contracts in the data centre sector in Thailand while overseeing project execution and ensuring client satisfaction. Build and mentor high-performing teams to deliver projects efficiently and uphold company standards.