Contract Manager, Data Center Construction Projects
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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 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
We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Contract Manager to support the full lifecycle of contracts associated with the construction and delivery of a mission‑critical Data Center project. This role is ideal for a contracting professional with experience in real estate, industrial, or infrastructure projects, who is ready to contribute to a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment.
The Contract Manager will work closely with procurement, construction, legal, finance, and project controls teams to ensure contractual compliance, optimal performance, and alignment with project objectives. This position plays an essential role in safeguarding commercial interests, mitigating risks, managing contractor interfaces, and maintaining robust contract governance throughout the project.
Activities might include:
- Manage day‑to‑day contract administration, including scope tracking, deliverables, variations, invoicing, and claims.
- Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations (schedule, cost, quality, and safety).
- Identify and escalate potential risks, disputes, or non‑compliance issues in a timely manner.
- Serve as a key interface between Construction Management, Project Controls, Legal, Finance, and external contractors.
- Support commercial and technical discussions related to change management, risk allocation, and contract interpretation.
- Collaborate with engineering and commissioning teams to ensure contract alignment with project milestones and handover requirements.
- Maintain accurate and audit‑ready records for all contract actions, approvals, and communications.
- Prepare contract status reports, risk summaries, and performance dashboards for project leadership.
- Support continuous improvement of contract management processes and tools.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Construction Management, or related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or procurement for construction, real estate, or industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of contract terms, commercial principles, and risk management.
- Experience supporting contracts for CAPEX projects (civil works, MEP, equipment supply, or installation).
- Solid negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex documentation.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with data centers, hyperscale environments, industrial facilities, or mission‑critical projects.
- Knowledge of FIDIC, EPC, Design‑Build, or Lump‑Sum contracting models.
- Familiarity with contract management systems, ERP platforms, or e‑procurement tools.
- Courses or certifications in Contract Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management (e.g., PMI, CIPS).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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