Director Campus Program Management – Data Center Construction Delivery (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Director level Campus Program Management to join our data center team and serve as the Owners Representative leading the successful delivery and turnover of data center space tailored to client requirements. This includes projects ranging from small-scale cage environments to full multi-megawatt data hall fit-outs. The role demands strategic leadership across client communication requirements management project financials bid management and contract negotiations while ensuring alignment with construction finance operations and engineering teams for on-time on-budget execution.

Responsibilities :

• Provide senior-level oversight on cost schedule technical delivery and tenant communications.
• Lead and manage the delivery of data center projects from inception to turnover.
• Guide on-site Delivery Project Managers ensuring adherence to core project pillars : Budget Quality Schedule and Safety.
• Oversee project financials bid processes and contract negotiations.
• Strengthen processes and reporting structures for improved project governance.
• Manage vendor qualification and onboarding ecosystem.
• Step in to directly manage projects when necessary.
• Drive proactive problem-solving and maintain rigorous oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure a structured client-focused project experience.
• Develop and maintain risk management strategies to mitigate potential delays or cost overruns.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards regulatory requirements and client specifications.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders including contractors and internal teams.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize delivery efficiency and quality.
• Support executive reporting including monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Track and report on KPIs for schedule adherence budget performance and quality metrics.
• Lead governance sessions and stakeholder alignment meetings.
• Mentor and develop project management staff to build organizational capability.
• Drive digital reporting and analytics adoption for enhanced transparency and decision-making.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Department / Functional Area : Real Estate

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1