MEP Design Director - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 160,000 - 225,000 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organizational skills","Analytical skills","Communication skills","Risk management","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead and oversee all MEP engineering design activities for data center development projects, from early due diligence through construction support and closeout. Serve as the client’s MEP engineering subject-matter expert and owner’s representative, managing external engineering consultants and coordinating with internal Development, Construction, Utilities, Power, and Innovation & Engineering teams. Drive technical quality, regulatory compliance, constructability, schedule/milestones, risk mitigation, and design assurance processes to support scalable, resilient campuses.

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Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend
2 months ago

MEP Design Director - Data Center Construction

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Job Summary

Lead and oversee all MEP engineering design activities for data center development projects, from early due diligence through construction support and closeout. Serve as the client’s MEP engineering subject-matter expert and owner’s representative, managing external engineering consultants and coordinating with internal Development, Construction, Utilities, Power, and Innovation & Engineering teams. Drive technical quality, regulatory compliance, constructability, schedule/milestones, risk mitigation, and design assurance processes to support scalable, resilient campuses.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee MEP engineering design efforts across all phases of development, including due diligence, conceptual design, detailed design, construction support, and closeout.
  • •Serve as the client’s MEP SME, providing technical and design management oversight throughout design development.
  • •Monitor approval and “stamping” of MEP plans, calculations, specifications, and reports prior to construction.
  • •Manage external MEP engineering consultants and coordinate with construction teams to resolve design issues and support execution.
  • •Monitor design progress against schedules and milestones, manage project risks, and support RFIs and construction clarifications.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 160,000 - 225,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
  • •10+ years of experience in civil engineering, site development, or infrastructure delivery.
  • •Strong technical background in grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, and earthwork.
  • •Proven experience managing external engineering consultants and coordinating with construction teams.
  • •Ability to interpret and review civil engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
Experience:10+ years
Education:Bachelor's in civil engineering
Skills:Organizational skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRisk managementCross-functional collaboration
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)
Languages:English

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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