Senior Client-Side Data Centre Construction Lead

Vinova; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinova seeks a senior client-side delivery lead to own major data centre construction programs in Western Sydney, coordinating with principal contractors, services teams, consultants and internal project leadership to keep developments on programme and moving toward commissioning and handover.

The role covers design coordination, procurement, site delivery, programme management, commercial oversight, contractor performance, commissioning and final handover, acting as a key interface among

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering major construction projects in a Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager or similar senior delivery role.
• Strong background with a general contractor, major engineering contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Proven experience managing complex projects through live construction and delivery, not just pre-construction or advisory.
• Strong understanding of programme, procurement, commercial management, subcontractor performance and construction risk.
• Experience across data centres, industrial facilities, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, major commercial developments or critical infrastructure is highly regarded.
• Exposure to complex building services, electrical infrastructure, controls, SCADA, backup systems, redundancy or commissioning is advantageous.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong leadership to challenge contractors and drive delivery outcomes.
• Stable delivery history with evidence of completing major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery of major data centre projects on behalf of the client.
• Manage principal contractor performance across programme, cost, quality, safety and delivery outcomes.
• Identify programme risks, construction issues and potential delays early and drive practical solutions.
• Coordinate interfaces across structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and commissioning teams.
• Oversee design coordination, procurement, sequencing and construction planning.
• Manage project budgets, commercial issues, variations, risks and contractor performance.
• Work closely with services and engineering teams across complex electrical, controls and critical infrastructure systems.
• Support testing, commissioning, operational readiness and final handover.
• Lead project meetings, site reviews and senior stakeholder reporting.
• Provide clear leadership across internal project teams, contractors and consultants

Skills

Senior Project Manager

Construction Manager

General contractor background

Live delivery of projects

Programme management

Procurement

Commercial management

Subcontractor performance

Data centres

Electrical infrastructure

Job description

Vinova seeks a senior client-side delivery lead to own major data centre construction programs in Western Sydney, coordinating with principal contractors, services teams, consultants and internal project leadership to keep developments on programme and moving toward commissioning and handover.

The role covers design coordination, procurement, site delivery, programme management, commercial oversight, contractor performance, commissioning and final handover, acting as a key interface among