Team Leader – Data Center Construction Projects, Querétaro

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.

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our growing Project Management team and lead the delivery of complex data center construction projects in Querétaro, Mexico. This role is ideal for a professional with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record in managing mission-critical projects.

The Team Leader will coordinate project activities, ensure effective communication, and maintain compliance with governance and quality standards. This position requires a proactive approach to risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team development, while driving exceptional results throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Lead and coordinate project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety, commercial, and risk management standards.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale data center projects.
• Act as the primary interface with clients and consultants at all project stages.
• Support business growth by mentoring team members and contributing to new opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Define success criteria for projects, including time, cost, and performance parameters.
• Establish and maintain project governance, processes, and reporting systems.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress against milestones.
• Manage procurement strategies and resource allocation.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply performance management techniques and lead risk workshops.
• Oversee change control processes and financial tracking.
• Prepare and present progress reports to clients and senior leadership.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 12–14 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes; LEED experience is a plus.
• Professional certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish for client-facing communication.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6) and BIM platforms.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management.
• Ability to identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to mentor junior team members.

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.