What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director – Quality & Commissioning Manager - Data Center Construction 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 are seeking a Project Director – Quality & Commissioning Manager to lead onsite quality assurance and commissioning activities for a large-scale, mission-critical data center project in Beaver County, PA. This role will oversee the QA team and the Commissioning Agent (CxA), ensuring all systems meet design intent, operational standards, and compliance requirements. The position requires strong leadership in managing quality programs, coordinating integrated systems testing, and driving successful handover of a high-reliability facility.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the project-wide QA/QC program, ensuring adherence to specifications, codes, and industry standards.
- Oversee onsite QA team activities, including inspections, documentation, and issue resolution.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, and quality-related change processes.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and safety requirements.
- Lead commissioning planning and execution for all MEP systems and integrated systems testing (IST).
- Coordinate with the Commissioning Agent (CxA) and vendors to validate system performance against design intent.
- Manage commissioning documentation and reporting platforms (e.g., Cx Alloy).
- Drive resolution of deficiencies and ensure readiness for operational handover.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for quality and commissioning matters; provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and mitigations.
- Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain alignment on QA/Cx objectives.
- Monitor and enforce safety programs in alignment with OSHA and company standards.
- Identify and mitigate quality and commissioning risks proactively.
- Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across QA and Cx processes.
- Manage and mentor QA team members; ensure high performance and accountability.
- Coordinate with project leadership to integrate QA/Cx activities into overall project delivery.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 12 years of experience in construction quality management and commissioning, preferably in mission-critical or data center projects.
- Proven ability to lead QA/QC programs and commissioning activities for complex MEP systems.
- Strong knowledge of integrated systems testing, performance validation, and handover processes.
- Familiarity with commissioning platforms (e.g., Cx Alloy) and QA documentation tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Professional certifications such as CxA, PMP, or PE are highly desirable.
- Expertise in relevant codes and standards (TIA-942, NFPA, NEC, IBC) and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
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