Turner & Townsend Hiring! Full Time Project Lead, Data Centre in Asia - Ricebowl

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre construction projects, including new builds, expansions, fit-outs, and upgrades.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to mitigate schedule and cost risks.
• Manage project scope, change orders, risk registers, and project governance processes.

Design & Construction Oversight

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, and contractors during design and construction phases.
• Review and validate design documentation, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, building codes, and client requirements.
• Oversee site activities and construction milestones.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and commissioning partners.
• Monitor contractor performance, project deliverables, and contractual compliance.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder updates.

Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate integrated systems testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure readiness of critical infrastructure including:
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • UPS and backup power systems
  • Generators and fuel systems
  • HVAC and cooling systems
  • Fire detection and suppression systems
  • BMS/DCIM platforms
• Support successful operational handover to facility and operations teams.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and site safety standards.
• Conduct project quality reviews, inspections, and audits.
• Drive resolution of construction quality issues and defects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in construction project management.
• At least 3-5 years managing mission-critical, data centre, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, logistics, or industrial construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects 
• Strong understanding of MEP systems within critical environments.
• Knowledge of Tier III/Tier IV data centre design principles.
• Familiarity with commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness requirements.
• Understanding of construction contracts, procurement, scheduling, and cost management.