Project Manager- Data Centres - FIFO/DIDO

Turner & Townsend; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting an experienced Project Manager for a major data centre project in Queensland. This FIFO/DIDO role offers flexibility of location for the right candidate while placing you at the heart of a complex, high-value delivery.

You will lead complex projects, manage design, budgets, risks and stakeholder communications, and ensure safety and compliance across HVAC, electrical and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project management experience in a data centre or similar technical environment.
• Thorough understanding of total project life cycle from inception to post-project review.
• Knowledge of main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Develop working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Co-ordinating vendor scope with overall project delivery
• Contract Execution: Drafting contract documents in strict accordance with legal approved contract templates
• Bring strong communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Skills

Project management

Data centre infrastructure knowledge

Contract management

Communication and negotiation

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Professional/tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or construction

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Due to the continued growth of our Data Centre business across Australia, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a major data centre project in Queensland. This is a FIFO/DIDO role, offering flexibility of location for the right candidate while placing you at the heart of a complex, high-value delivery project

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives
• Co-ordinating vendor scope with overall project delivery
• Contract Execution: Drafting contract documents in strict accordance with legal approved contract templates. Working closely with project team/sto ensure effective and timely document processing and management of contract documents
• Bring strong communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Degree in a Construction Managementa related field
• Understanding of Data Centre Infrastructure - HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Fire, Security and BMS
• Professional/tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or construction
• A minimum of 5years project management experience,gained within a Data Centre or similar technical environment
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project inception stage, design, authority approvals through to construction completion and post-project review
• Excellent knowledge and experience of all of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client

Additional Information

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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