Senior Project Manager – Civil Design, Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development
- wellness programs
- opportunity for remote work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineering designproject managementdata center developmentsite due diligencegradingutilitiesstormwater managementroadway improvementsregulatory complianceconstruction project life cycle
Soft Skills
client relationship managementteam leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillspresentation skillscollaborationproblem-solvingbusiness development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction managementBachelor’s degree in architectureGraduate degree in related field (preferred)