Construction Projects Director ( Megaprojects Portfolio)

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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. 

Job Description

Position Overview

The Construction Director of Major Projects will serve as the executive leader overseeing a nationwide portfolio of regional megaprojects across data centers, pharmaceutical manufacturing, high‑tech industrial facilities, and semiconductor programs. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and executive oversight to four Regional Major Projects Directors, ensuring consistent delivery excellence, commercial performance, and technical integrity across all major capital programs.

The role will be accountable for enterprise‑level program strategy, client relationships, risk management, and organizational capability building. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep megaproject experience, strong commercial and technical acumen, and the ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams across complex, fast‑paced environments. Ability to travel nationwide, frequently, is required.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Portfolio Governance

• Lead the nationwide Major Projects organization, overseeing four Regional Major Projects Directors and their respective megaproject portfolios.

• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, delivery standards, and performance metrics across all regions.

• Drive alignment between regional delivery teams and enterprise strategy, ensuring consistency in execution, reporting, and risk management.

• Serve as the senior escalation point for program issues, commercial challenges, and strategic decision‑making.

Program Strategy & Delivery Excellence

• Shape and execute the long‑term strategy for delivering multi‑billion‑dollar capital programs across mission‑critical sectors.

• Ensure predictable outcomes across schedule, cost, quality, safety, and operational readiness.

• Oversee integration of engineering, construction, commissioning, project controls, and commercial functions across all megaprojects.

• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best‑practice adoption across the Major Projects organization.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the executive sponsor for key clients in data center, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Lead executive‑level communication, steering committees, and strategic alignment sessions with clients and partners.

• Build long‑term relationships that support repeat business, program expansion, and enterprise growth.

Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Oversee commercial strategy, contracting models, procurement planning, and financial governance across all regional portfolios.

• Ensure robust cost control, forecasting, change management, and claims mitigation processes.

• Partner with finance, legal, and executive leadership to safeguard commercial performance and contractual compliance.

Risk, Compliance & Technical Assurance

• Provide executive oversight of program‑level risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and industry‑specific requirements across all regions.

• Support technical governance, QA/QC, and commissioning strategies to ensure high‑reliability outcomes for mission‑critical facilities.

Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Regional Major Projects Directors and senior program leaders.

• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and recruitment of top-tier program leadership.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and delivery excellence.

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

Required

• 20+ years of experience delivering large‑scale capital projects, including megaprojects in data centers, pharmaceuticals, high‑tech manufacturing, or semiconductors.

• Proven track record overseeing $1B+ programs or multi‑region portfolios of complex capital projects.

• Demonstrated success leading senior program directors and large, multidisciplinary teams.

• Deep understanding of program governance, project controls, commercial strategy, and technical integration.

• Exceptional communication and executive‑level stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Experience with hyperscale data center programs, semiconductor fabs, or regulated pharmaceutical environments.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering) or professional certifications (PMP, CCM, PE).

• Experience with EPC/EPCM, CMAR, or integrated delivery models.

Why This Role Matters

The Construction Director of Major Projects will shape the success of some of the most complex and strategically important capital programs in the country. This leader ensures that our nationwide megaproject portfolio delivers predictable, high‑quality outcomes while driving innovation, operational excellence, and long‑term client partnerships.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Salary range for these roles include a base salary of $250k base and up, depending on experience and location plus bonus

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 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/ and https://www.heery.com/ 

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