Project Manager - Data Centre Construction

Bluestone Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team environment

Career growth

Modular methods exposure

Melbourne base

Data centre projects

Job summary

Bluestone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager for turnkey modular construction projects based in Melbourne. You will lead end-to-end delivery from contract award through client handover, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction activities while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates will have Tier 1/2 contractor experience, strong client-facing skills and a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex construction or engineering projects (Tier 1 or 2 head contractor experience ideal).
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong planning and programme management capabilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of modular construction projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes and milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Lead project meetings and report progress to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Manage procurement schedules and supplier performance.
• Oversee documentation, variations and quality processes.
• Monitor risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Support factory inspections and site activities as required.
• Ensure safety, quality and contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-workstream management

Programme planning

Commercial awareness

MS Project

Contractor experience

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Project Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

one of Australia's fastest-growing modular infrastructure businesses is transforming the way critical infrastructure is delivered across Australia.

Specialising in turnkey modular solutions for data centres and other mission-critical facilities, our client partners with leading developers, operators and contractors to deliver complex projects with greater speed, quality and certainty.

As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple modular construction projects from contract award through to client handover.

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within one of the fastest growing sectors in construction.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will take ownership of the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with engineering, procurement, suppliers and clients, you'll become the key point of contact responsible for driving project outcomes while maintaining exceptional client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of modular construction projects
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes and critical milestones
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities
• Lead project meetings and provide regular reporting to stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Manage procurement schedules and supplier performance
• Oversee project documentation, variations and quality processes
• Monitor programme risks and proactively resolve issues
• Support factory inspections and site activities where required
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality and contractual obligations

About You

We're looking for an organised and commercially minded Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced delivery environment.

You'll ideally possess:

• Proven experience delivering complex construction or engineering projects (Tier 1 or 2 head contractor experience ideal)
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong planning and programme management capabilities
• Excellent commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or similar

Highly Regarded Experience

• Data Centres
• Services Management expeirence
• Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Modular or Off-Site Construction
• Industrial Projects
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Services-Intensive Building Projects

This is more than another Project Management role.

You’ll be joining a business at the forefront of modular construction, delivering technically complex projects for some of Australia's most recognised organisations.

In return you’ll enjoy

• Opportunity to work within the booming data centre industry
• Diverse, technically challenging projects
• High-performing and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career growth as the business continues to expand
• Exposure to innovative modular construction methodologiesPermanent full-time position based in Melbourne
• Competitive salary package