Data Centre Project Manager - Electronic Security

Building Services Recruitment Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Services Recruitment Australia client seeks an experienced Electronic Security Project Manager to lead complex data centre security projects, including alarm, access and CCTV systems. You will supervise staff and subcontractors, coordinate procurement, testing, commissioning and handover while ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and contracts administration, preferably in data centres, critical infrastructure or high-security environments.
• Experience delivering electronic security projects with security alarm systems, access control and CCTV.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, procurement, variations, risk management and subcontractor coordination.
• Commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple priorities with precision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project staff, technicians and subcontractors to ensure efficient labour, materials and time use within budgets.
• Manage delivery of electronic security solutions across data centre environments including alarm, access, CCTV and integrated platforms.
• Coordinate project programs, site activities, procurement, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, principal contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet data centre safety, quality, security, compliance, change control and continuity requirements.
• Maintain exemplary customer satisfaction and a safe work environment.
• Adapt to changing pace and priorities and encourage improvement ideas.

Skills

Project management

Contracts administration

Security systems

CCTV & Access

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Driver's licence

2C Licence

Job description

Our client is a prominent provider of advanced security, access control, and CCTV solutions globally. Renowned for delivering high-quality, customised systems using state-of-the-art technology, they are now seeking an experienced Electronic Security Project Manager to join their team, with a primary focus on complex data centre projects.

Role Overview

• Supervise project staff, technicians, and subcontractors to ensure the efficient utilisation of labour, materials, and time while maintaining project budgets and maximising profitability.
• Manage the delivery of electronic security solutions across data centre environments, including security alarm systems, access control, CCTV, and integrated security platforms.
• Coordinate project programs, site activities, procurement, documentation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, principal contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects meet stringent data centre requirements, including safety, quality, security, compliance, change control, and operational continuity.
• Maintain exemplary customer satisfaction and a safe work environment.
• Adaptability to the changing pace and priorities of the role is essential.
• Encourage suggestions and initiatives that improve project delivery and broader company operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in project management and contracts administration, preferably within data centres, critical infrastructure, or other high-security environments.
• Experience delivering electronic security projects involving Security Alarm Systems, Access Control, and CCTV.
• A strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, procurement, variations, risk management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Possess a high degree of commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Punctual, reliable, and a collaborative team player.
• Hold a current driver’s licence.
• Minimum 2C Security Licence.
• Familiarity with data centre construction processes, commissioning requirements, permit systems, and strict site-access protocols will be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and requires an individual who can take ownership of complex electronic security projects in demanding data centre environments. It is an excellent opportunity to contribute to operational improvements while joining a growing company in the security solutions industry.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. This opportunity may not suit an IT background, the role is specific to Electronic Security.