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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** - **Utility & Power Infrastructure** to lead all aspects of power infrastructure delivery for a large-scale data center program in **Beaver County, PA** . This role is responsible for managing the planning, design, and execution of power connectivity, including coordination with utilities, on-site generation, and high-voltage systems. The Project Director will ensure reliable, redundant, and scalable power solutions to support mission-critical operations, working closely with engineering teams, contractors, and utility providers.

Responsibilities:

+ Define and implement the power delivery strategy for the data center program, ensuring alignment with capacity, redundancy, and reliability requirements.

+ Develop and manage project plans for utility interconnections, substations, and on-site generation systems.

+ Coordinate with regional utilities and energy providers to secure agreements, permits, and timelines for power delivery.

+ Lead design reviews for electrical infrastructure, including medium/high-voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, and backup power solutions.

+ Ensure constructability and compliance with codes, standards, and utility requirements.

+ Integrate power systems with overall site development and data center design.

+ Manage procurement and installation of electrical equipment and infrastructure.

+ Oversee construction activities related to power connectivity, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to specifications.

+ Monitor progress and resolve technical issues to maintain schedule certainty.

+ Direct commissioning of electrical systems, including load testing, redundancy validation, and integrated systems testing (IST).

+ Ensure all systems meet design intent and operational performance standards.

+ Serve as the primary liaison with utility companies, energy providers, and regulatory agencies.

+ Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership and project stakeholders.

+ Identify and mitigate risks related to power delivery and system reliability.

+ Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and safety requirements.

+ Manage and mentor project team members and contractors involved in power infrastructure delivery.

+ Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

+ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

+ 12+ years of experience in power infrastructure or electrical project management, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments.

+ Proven ability to manage large-scale electrical projects, including utility coordination and high-voltage systems.

+ Strong knowledge of electrical design, construction, and commissioning processes.

+ Familiarity with utility interconnection agreements, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

+ Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

+ Expertise in relevant codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, IEEE, NESC) and safety regulations.

+ 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._

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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