Project Manager (Data Centre Delivery)

Gough Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead construction and fit-out phases for large-scale data centre projects in Australia. You will act as the client’s main representative, directing project teams and consultants to deliver on time, within budget, and to high standards.

The role requires 5–10+ years in data centres or similar environments, with end-to-end lifecycle expertise across design, construction, testing and handover, and a solid grasp of electrical, mechanical, and

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale Greenfield and/or Brownfield projects within data centres or similarly highly serviced environments.
• Strong end-to-end project lifecycle experience across design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Broad technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, fire, and monitoring systems within complex buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the construction and fit-out phases of data centre projects on behalf of the client
• Act as the primary client representative for all construction-related matters
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to project teams, consultants, and contractors
• Manage stakeholder relationships across architects, engineers, contractors, authorities, and internal teams
• Develop, manage, and control project scope documentation and detailed construction programmes
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate construction, programme, and delivery risks
• Maintain strict control of project budgets, cost reporting, and expenditure tracking
• Administer construction and fit-out contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Implement and oversee QA/QC systems to ensure compliance with data centre standards and best practices
• Deliver clear, accurate, and regular reporting on progress, risks, cost, and programme
• Support the Project Director to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Skills

Data centre projects

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Lifecycle management

M&E systems

Contract administration

Education

PM/Engineering degree

Professional accreditation desirable

Job description

About the Company:
The company is a client-side organisation delivering large-scale, highly serviced infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on data centres and similarly complex asset classes. It operates across the full project lifecycle and works closely with design consultants, contractors, and specialist stakeholders to deliver technically demanding construction and fit-out projects to high quality, safety, and performance standards.
The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence, structured project governance, and best-practice delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the construction and fit-out phases of data centre projects on behalf of the client
• Act as the primary client representative for all construction-related matters
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to project teams, consultants, and contractors
• Manage stakeholder relationships across architects, engineers, contractors, authorities, and internal teams
• Develop, manage, and control project scope documentation and detailed construction programmes
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate construction, programme, and delivery risks
• Maintain strict control of project budgets, cost reporting, and expenditure tracking
• Administer construction and fit-out contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Implement and oversee QA/QC systems to ensure compliance with data centre standards and best practices
• Deliver clear, accurate, and regular reporting on progress, risks, cost, and programme
• Support the Project Director to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Job Requirements

• 5–10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale Greenfield and/or Brownfield projects within data centres or similarly highly serviced environments
• Strong end-to-end project lifecycle experience across design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Broad technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, fire, and monitoring systems within complex buildings
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying or Trade qualification with significant management experience, supported by a diploma or graduate qualification
• Professional or institutional accreditation desirable (e.g. CPEng, MIEAust, AIPM RegPM, RICS, PMI-PMP or equivalent)
• Proven ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgement and professional accountability
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated capability in programme planning, cost control, contract administration, and risk management