Associate Director / Project Director, Data Center Project Management

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is hiring an Associate Director / Project Director for project management in data centers in Korea. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex projects, ensuring quality, cost, schedule, safety and environmental standards are met while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall project management so delivery meets quality, cost, schedule, safety and environmental requirements.
• Define and support project success criteria, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Develop and manage project plans, including master programmes, manpower, materials and equipment schedules.
• Oversee project delivery strategies, change control and risk monitoring with mitigation measures.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and act as the main interface with clients and consultants.
• Manage project information through meetings, reporting and written communication, and maintain project governance.
• Escalate quality, safety, health and environmental issues and oversee quality control.
• Monitor project finances, including budgeting, cost tracking and client invoicing, and prepare progress reports and performance metrics.
• Capture project learnings, identify business expansion opportunities with existing clients and contribute to knowledge management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• At least 2 years leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting environment, specifically in high-tech and data center projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering project management services to clients across data centers, life sciences and industrial manufacturing.
• Excellent presentation, written, verbal and organizational skills in English and Korean.
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Experienced candidates may also be considered as project director. The company promotes a flexible, work-life-balanced environment and is an equal opportunity employer.