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Senior Project Manager - Data Centers Development
Turner Townsend INC · 🇺🇸 New York, New York, US (Remote) · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Development to support our key client's large scale data center development program. The role is focused on representing developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects, from site identification and acquisition through development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence and through to construction. The ideal candidate possesses a comprehensive understanding of the data center development lifecycle, supported by 8+ years of proven experience leading the successful delivery of mission-critical projects from site identification and land acquisition through design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. They will have a demonstrated track record of managing complex development programs, navigating project risks, and driving outcomes in fast-paced, client-driven environments. To excel in this role, the candidate must be highly effective in a client-facing capacity, combining strong commercial acumen with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to data center developers, hyperscale operators, investors, and enterprise clients. The successful individual will be comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams, and providing strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading project teams, managing key client relationships, and delivering exceptional service across a portfolio of data center developments. Beyond project execution, you will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to add value for clients, expanding existing engagements, and supporting the continued growth of Turner & Townsend's Data Center practice across North America. The successful candidate will be recognized as a trusted partner who can confidently guide clients through the complexities of data center development, balancing project delivery, client satisfaction, and business growth. They will embody Turner & Townsend's commitment to excellence while helping deliver best-in-class consulting services to leading developers, investors, colocation providers, and hyperscale clients throughout the United States. Key responsibilities: Client and Program Leadership • Serve as the primary day-to-day client representative and trusted advisor for assigned data center development projects. • Manage client relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and strategic guidance. • Lead project governance processes, reporting, stakeholder management, and executive-level presentations. • Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders. • Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for expanded service delivery within client accounts. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, landowners, utility providers, consultants, and local authorities. Development Management • Lead data center projects from site screening and acquisition through development and readiness for construction execution. • Manage development schedules, budgets, risks, and key project milestones. • Oversee feasibility studies, site evaluations, due diligence activities, and technical assessments. • Coordinate development activities including: • Site selection • Land acquisition support • Utility assessments • Capacity and infrastructure evaluations • Environmental due diligence • Zoning and entitlement processes • Permitting strategies • Infrastructure planning • Track and manage project development risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Ensure development activities align with overall client business objectives, schedule requirements, and