Project Manager, Variable Team

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong Electrical Engineering background to support a confidential client in Portland, Oregon . This individual will lead the planning, design, execution, and delivery of large-scale engineering, infrastructure, and capital construction projects within a technically complex environment. The ideal candidate combines exceptional project management capability with extensive knowledge of electrical systems, engineering design, construction execution, commissioning, and stakeholder management • Manage the full lifecycle of capital projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout. • Serve as the primary point of contact between the client, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. • Lead the development of project scope, budgets, schedules, risk management plans, and project execution strategies. • Review and provide technical oversight on electrical engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents. • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure alignment with project goals and operational requirements. • Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives. • Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, contract administration, and vendor performance. • Provide oversight of electrical infrastructure projects including power distribution, substations, critical power systems, backup generation, UPS systems, and related facility systems. • Ensure compliance with client standards, industry best practices, safety requirements, and applicable codes and regulations. • Drive project governance, reporting, documentation control, and communication with executive leadership. • Lead project meetings and provide clear status reporting on scope, schedule, budget, and risk. • Support commissioning activities and project turnover to operations teams. • Mentor junior project managers and engineering professionals as needed. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. • 8+ years of experience managing engineering, construction, infrastructure, mission critical, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or technical facility projects. • Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and building electrical systems. • Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex project delivery environments. • Demonstrated expertise in project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). • Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • Experience supporting semiconductor, data center, advanced technology, manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical facility projects. • Familiarity with commissioning, energy systems, utility coordination, and electrical infrastructure upgrades. • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and industry electrical standards. • 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