Senior Data Centre Construction Lead - Client-Facing (FIFO)

Turner & Townsend; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/DIDO

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Project/Construction Manager for a major data centre project in Invercargill, New Zealand. This is a FIFO/DIDO role offering location flexibility for the right candidate while embedded within the client’s team to oversee delivery, governance, and performance.

You will lead on-site oversight, ensure schedule adherence, and drive issue resolution to protect critical paths. A strong GC/EC/MC background and extensive data centre experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years total experience in project and construction management.
• 8+ years delivering data centre projects specifically.
• Bachelor's or higher in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; a postgraduate PM qualification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's senior representative on the ground, overseeing the programme delivery.
• Lead weekly and bi-weekly site visits, chair Developer roundtables, and hold the developer/contractor accountable.
• Protect the critical path, surface blockers early, and drive acceleration where needed.
• Produce bi-weekly site visit reports, roundtable minutes, and milestone/critical path updates.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Critical path management

GC/EC/MC interfaces

High-pressure environment

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

PM qualification (PMP/AIPM)

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Project/Construction Manager for a major data centre project in Invercargill, New Zealand. This is a FIFO/DIDO role offering location flexibility for the right candidate while embedded within the client’s team to oversee delivery, governance, and performance.

You will lead on-site oversight, ensure schedule adherence, and drive issue resolution to protect critical paths. A strong GC/EC/MC background and extensive data centre experience are essential.