Design Manager: Data Centre Construction Lead

Amida Recruit AU; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruit AU is recruiting for a Design Manager to join a leading Australian head contractor delivering hyperscale data centre developments. You will lead design coordination, development to IFC, and ensure compliant, buildable outcomes across highly technical projects in Melbourne.

You will work with project managers, services and digital engineering teams to optimise coordination and manage design risk, with 5–15+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• Proven design management experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, or complex building projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors in building construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all design activities from design development through IFC and construction.
• Drive alignment between design deliverables and construction milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, site team and consultants to manage design risks and outcomes.
• Manage consultant teams and key stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Ensure design documentation meets project requirements, Australian Standards and approvals.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Project delivery

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Amida Recruit AU is recruiting for a Design Manager to join a leading Australian head contractor delivering hyperscale data centre developments. You will lead design coordination, development to IFC, and ensure compliant, buildable outcomes across highly technical projects in Melbourne.

You will work with project managers, services and digital engineering teams to optimise coordination and manage design risk, with 5–15+ years of experience preferred.