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Turner & Townsend

Construction Manager, Data Center Construction Project

Turner & TownsendSantiago
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28
Full-timeconstructionmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Construction Manager to lead a mission-critical data center development project in Santiago, Chile, overseeing all phases of construction with global standards compliance.

Skills & Keywords

Data Center ConstructionProject ManagementMEP SystemsRisk Management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience of large-scale construction management experience, with at least 8 years specifically as a construction manager in data center construcion with equivalent project budget (500M USD or above)
  • Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are crucial, as is a thorough understanding of data center infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Activities might include

  • Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities (on‑site and off‑site), ensuring full compliance with local building codes, safety standards, and ESG policies.
  • Manage general contractors, specialist subcontractors (MEP, structural, envelope, electrical systems), and design consultants.
  • Review and approve technical documentation, including IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, QA/QC plans, and commissioning scripts.
  • Develop and execute construction strategies, master schedules, logistics plans, and cost baselines tailored to mission‑critical environments
  • Lead risk assessments, integrate safety by design, and ensure all construction phases meet global EHS guidelines.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a professional services firm providing cost consulting and project management services for construction and infrastructure projects.

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