Data Center , MEP Project Manager (Melbourne)

CBRE, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with benefits

Mentorship from platform team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CBRE Data Center Solutions in Melbourne seeks a Project Management Manager to lead a team delivering end-to-end project services for data center initiatives. You will ensure delivery aligns with strategy, timelines, and quality standards, while mentoring staff and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

The role emphasizes leadership, procurement oversight, budgeting, and risk management within a dynamic hyperscale data center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Data center background or Critical Infrastructure projects (MEP) preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex information and lead teams.
• Strong leadership to drive quality and efficiency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate daily team activities and set work schedules.
• Oversee all phases of project management from procurement to closeout.
• Manage budgeting, billing, and P&L oversight.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Project management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us – CBRE Data Center Solutions

• CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a global leader in delivering integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the entire data centre lifecycle.
• Our team brings deep expertise across all DCS service lines, combining capital markets insight with technical excellence to unlock value for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide.

Why Join Us?

• Support high-growth operations at a leading static site and client location in the booming Hyperscale Data Center sector.
• Attractive salary package + comprehensive compensation & benefits.
• Performance-driven culture – your efforts are recognised and rewarded.
• Career growth opportunities – take your career to the next level… the sky's the limit.
• Autonomy meets support – manage service delivery end-to-end while being mentored by an experienced platform team

About the Role:

• As a CBRE Project Management Manager, you’ll manage a team responsible for providing basic management services to
• achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
• This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performanceevaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee all phases of project management including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, etc.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Work cross-functionally with other business lines to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
• Identify small to medium project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of sharedinterests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination ofexperience and education will be considered.
• Data center’s background is preferred , alternatively Critical Infrastructure’s project in Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP).
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performanceexpectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline anddepartment.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

We look forward to connecting, tēnā koe – thank you. #WeAreCBRE

Additional notes:

• Please note that this is an Expression of Interest opportunity created to support CBRE's current and future hiring needs across Q4 2026 through 2028 across Melbourne.
• As opportunities arise, shortlisted candidates may be contacted and considered based on specific project requirements and business needs.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.