What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Coordinator – Data Center Sector position at Turner & Townsend?
Company 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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is hiring a driven and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support large-scale data center construction projects. This role involves working closely with our internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Managers in delivering projects on time and to quality standards.
- Support project governance, documentation, and systems throughout the lifecycle.
- Maintain and manage project files including contracts, purchase orders, permits, and reports.
- Track project schedules, budgets, invoices, and change orders.
- Coordinate and document project meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action items.
- Support monthly reporting and executive dashboards.
- Serve as a central point of contact between internal teams (engineering, operations, procurement) and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors).
- Assist with vendor coordination, including bidding, contracts, purchase orders, and deliverables.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members, and suppliers.
- Manage the Supplier Performance Management Program and coordinate regular performance reviews.
- Participate in site surveys and project reviews to verify progress and quality.
- Support equipment installation and troubleshoot technical issues during construction.
- Monitor project costs and maintain cost tracking systems (e.g., EVM).
- Assist with risk management and maintain the project risk register.
- Liaise with finance teams to review and report on cost data.
- Manage the change control process.
- Identify opportunities to improve project management tools, templates, and procedures.
- Support proposal development for new projects or variations.
- Contribute to identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Proactively identify and escalate any QHSE concerns to the appropriate manager.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Experience in project coordination or administrative roles within the construction industry.
- Familiarity with data center or mission-critical environments is a plus.
- Engineering or mechanical background is desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with project management tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Procore, Bluebeam) is beneficial.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
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.
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