Project Engineer (Construction)

CDC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Data Centres in Australia seeks a Construction Project Engineer to oversee large-scale projects from concept to delivery, with a strong focus on financial and data reporting. You will coordinate across teams to ensure financial viability, robust organisation, and efficient execution.

You will maintain communication across departments, prepare weekly/monthly reports, manage procurement and contract administration, and ensure schedules and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in project support/coordination within large-scale construction projects.
• Proven ability to create, present and provide insights on project data and financial reporting.
• Understanding of building methods, materials, and safety regulations.
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings, plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support all aspects of project financial and data reporting, including progress updates, forecasting, budgeting, procurement, and systems compliance.
• Prepare and update weekly/monthly project reports for stakeholders; manage documentation in Aconex/SharePoint; support contract administration.
• Coordinate activities across project phases; ensure alignment with schedules and site access.
• Assist in procurement documentation, validate contractor claims, oversee expenditure approvals, and prepare payment certificates.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships; facilitate meetings and action follow-ups to ensure delivery.
• Conduct project health-checks and oversee defect resolution to meet standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data & financial reporting

Construction knowledge

Interpreting drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Project Management

Tools

ACONEX

Excel

Power BI

Project tools

Job description

Make your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia's leading data centres.

• Industry leader with strong project pipeline
• Collaborative and Fast-Paced Environment
• Leadership role on Australia's Largest DC Program
  

• Industry leader with strong project pipeline
• Collaborative and Fast-Paced Environment
• Leadership role on Australia's Largest DC Program
  

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia's leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world's best data centre team. Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

The primary purpose of the Construction Project Engineer role is to oversee and support the management of large-scale projects from concept design to delivery and finalisation, with a strong focus on financial and data reporting. This includes ensuring projects are financially viable, well-organised, and executed efficiently.

Key responsibilities include maintaining clear communication across departments to align project objectives and outcomes.

Other responsibilities include:

• Oversee and support all aspects of the projects financial and data reporting, including progress updates, forecasting, budget control, procurement, and adherence to company systems and procedures.
• Prepare and update weekly/monthly project reports for stakeholders, maintain project documentation in systems like Aconex and SharePoint, and support contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities across all project phases, from early works to handover, facilitate contractor access, and ensure alignment with project schedules and compliance requirements.
• Assist in preparing procurement documentation, validate contractor claims, oversee expenditure approvals, and prepare payment certificates for services and trade contracts.
• Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders, facilitate project meetings, and follow up on actions to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Conduct project health-checks, adhere to confidentiality and safety policies, and oversee the resolution of defects and omissions to meet project standards.

About you:

This role would be suitable for candidates who have experience in project support/coordination within large scale construction projects.

• Ability to manage key stakeholder requirements, with effective communication skills and proficiency in platforms such as ACONEX.
• Proven experience in creating, presenting and providing insights on project-based data and financial reporting.
• Proven understanding of building methods, materials, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Experience in interpreting architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.
  

Qualifications

• Strong level of proficiency with Excel and Project Tools
• Tertiary qualifications within Construction or Project Management are preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to use PowerBi would be highly regarded, but not essential.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Closing Date: Applications close 11:59pm 17th of May 2026,