Project Lead - CSA (Data Centre) at Turner Townsend

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Data Centre Projects, Interface Management, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Coordination, Contract Management, Infrastructure Oversight, Commissioning Support, Safety Compliance, Constructability Review, Value Engineering, Reporting, Client Management

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 Project Lead - CSA is a senior PMC representative responsible for leading and overseeing all civil, structural, and external infrastructure works across a data centre campus. The role ensures that civil works are delivered in alignment with data centre design standards, programme milestones, commissioning readiness, and client operational requirements. This position plays a critical role in managing interfaces between civil, MEP, and commissioning teams to support phased handovers, energisation, and operational go-live timelines. Key Responsibilities Data Centre Civil & Infrastructure Oversight Provide end-to-end oversight of all civil and structural works, including: Earthworks, piling, foundations, and substructure Superstructure (RCC, steel, precast systems) External works, roads, drainage, utilities, and duct banks Underground services supporting MEP and ICT systems Ensure civil works comply with data centre performance requirements, including vibration control, floor flatness, load capacity, and future expansion provisions. Review and monitor constructability to support early MEP access, equipment installation, and commissioning sequencing. Interface & Programme Management Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all civil-related matters on the data centre campus. Manage critical interfaces between: Civil & structural works MEP installation and plant areas Testing, commissioning, and phased handover activities Review contractor programmes and ensure alignment with data centre milestone-driven schedules (e.g. Ready-for-Equipment, Ready-for-Power, Ready-for-Commissioning). Proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact commissioning or client go-live dates. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure all works comply with approved designs, specifications, and international data centre standards. Review and oversee method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation. Ensure strict adherence to safety, statutory, and environmental requirements in a high-risk, MEP-intensive environment. Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by client and authorities. Contract & Commercial Oversight (PMC Role) Review contractor submissions including BOQs, variations, EOTs, and claims related to civil works. Support value engineering initiatives while ensuring no compromise to data centre reliability, redundancy, or performance criteria. Provide technical and commercial recommendations to the client in accordance with PMC governance frameworks. Reporting & Stakeholder Management Prepare and present weekly and monthly PMC reports covering progress, risks, interfaces, and mitigation measures. Maintain strong working relationships with: Client representatives Design consultants Main contractors and trade partners Support client decision-making through clear, concise, and technically sound reporting. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Professional registration (Ir., PE, or equivalent) is preferred. Project or construction management certifications (PMP, CCM, etc.) are an advantage. Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction. Proven experience delivering data centre projects, preferably at campus or hyperscale level. Strong track record in managing multiple contractors and work packages in live environments. Demonstrated experience supporting phased handovers and commissioning-driven programmes Data centre civil and infrastructure expertise Interface management (Civil–MEP–Commissioning) Programme and risk management Client-facing PMC leadership Quality assurance and constructability review Stakeholder and contractor coordination 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-LL1 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

The Project Lead - CSA is responsible for overseeing all civil, structural, and external infrastructure works across a data centre campus, ensuring compliance with design standards and operational requirements. This role involves managing interfaces between various teams to support project milestones and commissioning readiness.