Construction Manager - Data Center / Mission Critical

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Construction Manager for mission-critical and industrial projects, based in Chonburi, Thailand. The role leads, coordinates and supervises all construction work from site mobilization through completion, ensuring compliance with design intent, quality standards, local codes, safety regulations and project timelines. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction operations in line with IFC drawings, project plans, specifications and company standards, and manage coordination across civil, architectural, structural, MEP and specialist contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, equipment and readiness, identify risks, clashes and delays early, and oversee site logistics such as access control, laydown areas and traffic routes.
• Work with the Project Manager on utilities installation, safety sign-offs and scope changes, promote a strong safety culture and conduct joint inspections and toolbox talks with EHS teams.
• Support QS/Contracts on variations, claims, progress payments and milestones, and represent the company in project reviews, authority engagements and client meetings.
• Coordinate with design consultants, QS, commissioning agents, vendors and the client, and track the schedule with a micro construction lookahead.
• Review and endorse method statements, shop drawings, ITPs and construction procedures, and support procurement tracking and long-lead item coordination.
• Ensure quality through inspections, QA/QC, and review IRs, RFIs, NCRs and test reports so corrective actions are taken.
• Verify as-built drawings, test certificates, O&M manuals and commissioning close-out materials, and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Track statutory submissions, regulatory inspections and authority approvals, and monitor construction KPIs against deadlines, budget and quality targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 10-15 years of construction experience, including 3-5 years in PMC or client-side roles.
• Strong background in data centers, industrial facilities or mission-critical construction.
• Proven experience managing contractors, resolving site conflicts and coordinating multidisciplinary works.
• Familiarity with international standards, Thai building codes, safety regulations and authority procedures.
• Fluent in Thai and English.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and construction documents.
• Understanding of structural, architectural and MEP construction workflows.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.