Handover & Construction Completion Lead
About Us
CTS Group is a leading data center general contractor delivering mission-critical facilities for global hyperscale and enterprise clients. Our projects require seamless coordination from construction through commissioning and final handover to ensure operational readiness from day one.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Handover & Construction Completion Lead to manage and coordinate all project close-out, system turnover, and handover activities on a large-scale data center project. This role is critical to ensuring a structured, compliant, and efficient transition from construction to operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall handover and completion strategy across the project lifecycle
Define and implement systemization and turnover processes (e.g., by system, area, or phase)
Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure readiness for handover
Manage system completions, punch lists, and close-out activities
Oversee the compilation and validation of handover documentation, including:
As-built drawings
O&M manuals
Test and commissioning records
Certificates and compliance documentation
Ensure all systems are fully completed, tested, and compliant prior to client handover
Track and report status of system completion, MC (Mechanical Completion), and Cx readiness
Interface directly with client stakeholders to coordinate inspections and acceptance
Lead completion meetings, walkdowns, and handover reviews
Ensure proper use of digital completion and turnover systems/tools
Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project completion and handover timelines
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
8+ years of experience in construction, QA/QC, commissioning, or project delivery
Proven experience managing handover, turnover, or project completion processes
Strong understanding of MEP systems and data center infrastructure
Experience in systemization and phased handover approaches
Familiarity with mechanical completion (MC) and commissioning readiness processes
Experience working in data center or mission-critical environments is strongly preferred
Strong organizational and documentation management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on hyperscale data center projects
Familiarity with client-specific handover and commissioning standards (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Google)
Experience with digital turnover tools (e.g., WinPCS, Compass, Procore, or similar)
Knowledge of Level 1–5 commissioning and IST processes
Background in QA/QC or commissioning roles
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead project completion on high-profile data center builds
Competitive compensation
Collaborative, multi-disciplinary project environment
Exposure to best-in-class delivery and handover practices
- Locations
- Seinäjoki Site, Finland