Turner & Townsend

Senior Building Services Project Manager

Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid · Full-time

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  • EmployerTurner & Townsend
  • LocationSeattle, Washington, United States
  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex building services projects across commercial real estate, life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and other capital project sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire protection, and related building systems throughout the project lifecycle. This role will act as a key client interface, ensuring technical excellence, effective stakeholder coordination, and successful project outcomes aligned with schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with exceptional project management and leadership skills. They will work collaboratively with clients, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders while promoting Turner & Townsend's values, methodologies, and commitment to delivering better outcomes.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of building services projects from design through commissioning and handover.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding MEP and building systems delivery.
  • Manage multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and technical stakeholders.
  • Oversee the coordination and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty building systems.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Review design documentation, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and technical deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
  • Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, constructability assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
  • Support procurement processes, contractor evaluations, and technical bid reviews.
  • Identify project risks and lead mitigation strategies related to building services systems and infrastructure.
  • Coordinate project activities with construction, cost management, scheduling, and commissioning teams.
  • Monitor installation progress and provide oversight during construction, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, sustainability objectives, and client requirements.
  • Prepare and present project status reports, technical updates, and executive summaries to clients and stakeholders.
  • Support project governance, change management, issue resolution, and decision-making processes.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
  • Mentor junior team members and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience managing MEP, building services, or technical project delivery on large-scale capital construction projects.
  • Experience delivering commercial, healthcare, data center, life sciences, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design and construction.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of commissioning, testing, handover, and operational readiness processes.
  • Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CEng, LEED, or equivalent are preferred.

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

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

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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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