(Senior) Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) - Data Centres

(Senior) Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) - Data Centres

Full-time

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.

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business in Germany, we are currently recruiting for experienced (Senior) Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) to join our Data Centre team in Frankfurt .

In this role, you will oversee the pre‑construction, construction, commissioning, and close‑out phases of a hyperscale, state‑of‑the‑art data center project for a global technology client onsite.

With a market‑leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high‑profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire project lifecycle, from design to construction to commissioning, ensuring that the project is completed within budget, on time, and to the required quality standards as the key client interface.
• Develop working relationships, problem solving, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure that project requirements are met and any issues are resolved.
• Manage the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations.
• Review project plans and specifications, scheduling, cost‑saving measures, discrepancies, and potential construction problems.
• Ensure that all aspects of the project, including safety, quality, and environmental standards, are in compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Co‑ordinate vendor scope with overall project delivery.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure effective and timely document processing and management of contract documents.
• Prepare regular reports for stakeholders, including progress updates, budget status, and risk management.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a construction‑related field.
• Several years of project management experience gained within a Data Centre or similar technical environment.
• Technical understanding of Data Centre Infrastructure – HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Fire, Security and BMS.
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project inception stage, design, authority approvals through to construction completion and post‑project review.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of all of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client.
• English and German language skills.
• Availability for full‑time on‑site work.

Additional Information:

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.