Project Launch Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Project Launch Manager transitioning hyperscale data center deals from lease execution into construction mobilization. Coordinating handovers, preconstruction, stakeholders, reporting, and launch activities for Turner & Townsend’s data center clients.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the transition of signed deals through construction mobilization, with a strong focus on project handover, open item tracking, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in data center construction processes and capable of leading multiple concurrent projects while adhering to established standards.

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Project Handover ManagementData Center Construction KnowledgeOpen Item TrackingStakeholder CommunicationConcurrent Project Management

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationChange ControlSchedule ReviewCost ReviewContract InterpretationConstruction DocumentationAction TrackingTechnical ReportingHSSE Policy UnderstandingLessons Learned Application

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS SuiteGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission Critical FacilitiesComplex Technical BuildingsPreconstruction CoordinationConstruction MobilizationSOX Control Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the transition of signed deals from lease execution through construction mobilization
Work with the pre-lease team to absorb and package each signed deal
Complete handover checks against client requirements and ensure transfer items are evidenced or logged as gaps with assigned owners and resolution dates
Prepare and co-lead onsite project launch meetings with the client project lead
Prepare launch materials and briefings
Assign and track resulting actions to completion
Commission schedule and cost reviews as design detail matures
Carry specialist findings into the site baseline and reporting
Pursue resulting actions with the developer
Drive open items inherited from due diligence to documented closure within the launch window
Lead the weekly project call, design coordination, and developer interface through mobilization
Maintain the action log and produce milestone reporting inputs
Manage day-to-day interfaces with the developer, client project lead, and internal specialists
Transfer each site to the onsite delivery team at mobilization, including the current baseline, open item register, and accepted-risk record
Contribute to the development of the team handover check, launch format, and reporting standard
Apply lessons learned to subsequent sites
Manage two to three concurrent sites at different stages
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities
Travel approximately 6–10 days per month, including in-person launch meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Data center experience preferred in delivery, preconstruction, or development
Experience in mission critical facilities or complex technical buildings may be considered where transferable
Working knowledge of data center construction and the information and documentation required at construction mobilization
Experience with project handover, preconstruction coordination, change control, and open item tracking
Ability to interpret and act on schedule and cost reviews produced by specialists
Ability to pursue resulting issues with a developer
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages
Ability to secure information and commitments from parties who do not report to the role
Ability to lead meetings with senior stakeholders and secure assigned actions with owners and dates
Ability to work to a developing standard and contribute to establishing it
Technical skills to read, understand, and communicate contract requirements, including construction drawings and specifications
Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise reporting to senior client stakeholders
Technological proficiency, including MS Suite and Google Workspace
Ability to understand and follow site HSSE policies
General technological proficiency
A degree is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options
Permanent position
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Consideration of qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law