Turner & Townsend

professional services

AssociateDirector,DataCentres

$135–175k Toronto, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Director, Data Centres at Turner & Townsend. Skills: Data centre construction, Project leadership, Client relationship management. Support data centre construction programs. Lead client relationships”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful delivery of complex data centre and mission-critical construction programs; Achieve client objectives; Meet commercial targets; Meet schedules; Meet quality expectations

Industry & Context.

professional services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, project management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, 10+ years of relevant experience within construction, mission-critical, data centre, or large-scale infrastructure project environments, Demonstrated experience leading major construction projects or programs, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams, project delivery, commercial management, and stakeholder coordination, client relationship management and business development experience, including supporting pursuits, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities, understanding of the full construction project lifecycle, project governance, financial management, risk management, and operational delivery, Experience leading and mentoring project management teams within fast-paced consulting or project delivery environments, Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

Nice to Have

Advanced degree or PMP certification

What You'll Do.

Support data centre construction programs

Lead client relationships

Support business development

Provide project oversight

Ensure successful project delivery

Collaborate with stakeholders

Support project governance

Contribute to proposals

Promote operational excellence

Support strategic planning

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with senior leadership; Collaborate with project teams; Collaborate with consultants; Collaborate with contractors; Collaborate with client stakeholders; Promote collaboration across teams

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Presentation skills; Relationship management skills

Process & Methodology

Project management, Programme management, Cost management, Asset management, Commercial management, Controls and performance, Procurement, Supply chain management, Project governance, Financial management, Risk management, Operational delivery

Full Job 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. Who are you? Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our growing Data Centres team, supporting the delivery of complex mission-critical construction projects and programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, client management, business development, and project delivery experience within large-scale construction environments. Key Responsibilities * Support the growth and successful delivery of complex data centre and mission-critical construction programs across the region. * Lead and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development, pursuits, and strategic growth opportunities within the data centre sector. * Provide leadership and oversight across multiple projects and project teams, ensuring successful delivery against client objectives, commercial targets, schedules, and quality expectations. * Collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders across all phases of project delivery. * Support project governance activit

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