Associate Director, Project Management - Data Center

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

As Associate Director, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of complex projects across sectors. You will be accountable for ensuring all aspects of project execution meet quality, cost, schedule, safety, and environmental standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall project management to ensure delivery in line with defined quality, cost, schedule, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Define and support project success criteria, including time, cost, technical, and performance parameters.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including master programmes, manpower, materials, and equipment schedules.
• Oversee the implementation of project delivery strategies, ensuring alignment with internal processes and systems.
• Manage change control processes and monitor project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional project teams and maintain effective communication among all stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients and consultants throughout all project stages to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Manage the flow of project information through regular meetings, reporting, and written communications.
• Maintain effective project governance and ensure adherence to internal standards and statutory requirements.
• Identify and escalate quality, safety, health, and environmental issues to the appropriate line manager.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure consistent implementation across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and advise on project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, and timely client invoicing using internal accounting systems.
• Prepare and present formal project progress reports, master programmes, and performance metrics.
• Capture key project learnings and contribute to internal knowledge management systems.
• Identify opportunities to expand business with existing clients and report to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in construction project management
• At least 2 years of experience leading large, high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams within a consulting environment, specifically in high-tech and data center projects
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality project management services to clients, with experience working across key sectors including data centers, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing
• Excellent presentation, written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills in both English and Korean
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative working relationships
• Highly adaptable and resilient, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

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.

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

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