Project Manager (Data Center)

CBRE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Data Centre Solutions in Melbourne seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver data centre infrastructure, fit-out, and construction projects from planning to completion.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, and coordinate contractors and consultants. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and building strong client relationships in a fast-growing data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data centre infrastructure, fit-out, and construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and procurement management skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, programme, and cost controls.
• PM certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of data centre construction and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, and client stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance across safety, quality, programme, and cost.
• Manage project risks, variations, and reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Data centre construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Risk management

Client relationship management

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Building Services degree

Related discipline degree

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Job description

CBRE Data Centre Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team in Melbourne.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of critical infrastructure, fit-out, and construction projects within data centre environments. You'll manage projects from planning through to execution and completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

About the Role

CBRE Data Centre Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team in Melbourne.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of critical infrastructure, fit-out, and construction projects within data centre environments. You'll manage projects from planning through to execution and completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the delivery of data centre construction and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, and client stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance across safety, quality, programme, and cost.
• Manage project risks, variations, and reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

What You'll Need:

• Experience managing construction, infrastructure, M&E, or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and consultants across complex project environments.
• Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.

Why Join CBRE?

• Join a market-leading Data Centre Solutions business.
• Work on high-profile projects for global hyperscale and technology clients.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing sector.
• Collaborative team environment with competitive remuneration and benefits.