Project Delivery, Senior Manager, APAC

Vantage Data Centers Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

Vantage Data Centers Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center construction projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires 8–10 years in senior project management on complex builds, preferably with data centers or Tier 1/2 contractors.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 8–10 years in senior or project management leadership on complex construction projects.
• Experience in data centre construction or with Tier 1/2 contractors is preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and project controls tools; capable of executive-level presentations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead delivery of large-scale, complex data center construction projects from conception through commissioning.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across design, construction, procurement, and operations to meet milestones.
• Manage budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and contract administration.
• Ensure safety, compliance with regulations, and quality standards across projects.
• Provide regular reporting and executive-level updates on project performance.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

MS Project

Primavera P6

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering

Herramientas

MS Project

Primavera P6

Descripción del empleo

About Vantage Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Senior Project Manager (Melbourne)

The Senior Project Manager plays a key role within the Construction team, leading the delivery of data center construction projects from conception through commissioning. This is a largescale, complex and technical construction projects where you will oversee both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering, while maintaining long term operational sustainability, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence. You will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end delivery of construction and capital expenditure works for the Melbourne Campus Expansion. Core responsibilities include coordinating cross‑functional teams, advising on design and construction frameworks, driving contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and local regulations, and implementing project controls to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a high‑visibility role that allows the Senior Project Manager to shape Vantage’s project delivery standards and operational excellence, while working closely with internal teams and stakeholders across the APAC region.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Delivery: Lead the delivery of large-scale, complex data center construction projects from conception through commissioning within the Construction team. Oversee all project activities including utility interfacing, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and ECI interface.
• Project Controls and Administration: Manage consulting deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives and milestones. Supervise in‑house quantity surveyors (QS), administer contracts, including progress claims, certificates, and related documentation. Track critical milestones, timelines, budgets, and project risks to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Contractor Management: Manage contractors and vendors, coordinating performance, compliance, and integration with project objectives. Oversee logistics, deliveries, and procurement to support project timelines.
• Safety and Compliance: Act as a safety leader, fostering a culture of safety, security, and environmental responsibility across in‑house teams and contractors. Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all aspects of project execution.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Drive coordination and integration of internal partners and cross‑functional teams, including New Site Development (NSD), Design & Engineering (D&E), Construction, Procurement, and Critical Operations, to deliver world‑class data centers. Perform effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with exposure to global customers and complex technical challenges.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8‑10 years in a senior management or project management role, with substantial experience in complex and technical construction projects.
• Candidate from data centre industry is preferred, or Project Management with general contractor experience, ideally from Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractor, with proven experience managing projects valued at $500M or more.
• Candidates with large‑scale consultancy experience (mechanical, electrical, civil) and experience in complex infrastructure projects such as hospitals, government, or large industrial facilities are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with global customer exposure.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and/or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Experience developing executive level presentations.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Other Information

5 days work week (Mon - Fri / regular working hours). 41 Tullamarine Way Road, Tullamarine, VIC, 3043, Melbourne, Australia Permanent position, hybrid working arrangement model. Onboarding and on‑the‑job learning programme will be provided.

Why Join Vantage

Lead high-profile, large-scale data center projects in Melbourne. Work in a hyper‑growth APAC environment, shaping project delivery standards. Opportunity for mentorship, professional growth, and cross‑regional collaboration. Exposure to Tier 1–3 contractors, complex construction frameworks, and cutting‑edge data center technology. We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.