Turner & Townsend

A global consultancy business serving clients in the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

Lead Utility Infrastructure Manager – Data Center Construction

ManagerManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

35 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor DegreeEnglishPMP

Job Description

• Provide senior leadership across utility‑related scopes, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives, budget, and schedule. • Direct multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑capacity utility connections, redundant power feeds, and critical electrical infrastructure. • Serve as the primary interface with utility providers, major contractors, and senior stakeholders. • Oversee governance, reporting, and risk management processes for utility workstreams. • Lead planning and execution of major power infrastructure for a multi‑phase data center development. • Guide coordination on diversified power feeds, high‑volume utility capacity, UPS redundancy strategies, and backup generation systems. • Provide oversight for works related to fuel storage, emergency continuity measures, and resilience planning. • Manage delivery challenges, technical interfaces, and regulatory considerations associated with high‑demand power systems. • Support procurement and commercial strategies related to long‑lead electrical equipment, utility packages, and mission‑critical MEP systems. • Oversee financial performance, cost forecasting, and contract administration for utility‑related scopes. • Evaluate changes, commercial risk, and value opportunities across the infrastructure program. • Engage at senior levels with project sponsors, utility companies, design partners, and delivery teams. • Present program updates, risk assessments, and utility‑specific reporting to executive stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and client governance procedures.

Job Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading utility, electrical infrastructure, or mission‑critical power programs within major construction environments.
  • Strong technical understanding of high‑capacity power distribution, redundancy planning, and large‑scale backup generation systems.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex stakeholder groups, and operate within large program structures.
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
  • Additional training or certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) preferred.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

  • On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
  • Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
  • Equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

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