Project Delivery, Senior Manager, APAC

Vantage; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onboarding and learning programme

Job summary

Vantage is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Melbourne data center construction projects from conception through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety, compliance and quality across APAC operations.

This high-visibility role offers hybrid working arrangements, exposure to Tier 1-3 contractors, and opportunities to shape Vantage’s project delivery standards while collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 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.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale, complex data center construction projects from conception through commissioning.
• Manage consulting deliverables, supervise in-house quantity surveyors, and track milestones, budgets and risks.
• Oversee contractors and vendors, ensuring safety, compliance and timely delivery.
• Foster cross-functional coordination across NSD, D&E, Construction, Procurement and Critical Operations.
• Drive project controls and administration to align with objectives and milestones.

Skills

Executive presentations

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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 large-scale, 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.

We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.