Senior Data Centre Construction Lead | Client-Side, FIFO/DIDO

Stellar Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment seeks a Senior Construction Manager for a data centre project in Queensland. The role is client-side, embedded within the client team, and will oversee delivery from the developer to the head contractor and wider team.

You will drive programme protection, quality and milestones, challenging contractor performance and coordinating interfaces across GC, electrical and mechanical trades.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years' project/construction delivery experience is preferred.
• Strong data centre or mission-critical project experience.
• Head Contractor/General Contractor background is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and site delivery.
• Experience across MEP, building services and commissioning.
• Strong programme and critical path management capability.
• Experience identifying and implementing programme recovery strategies.
• Ability to challenge senior contractors and developers constructively.
• Strong commercial and risk awareness.
• Confidence operating as a senior client representative.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Representing the client throughout construction delivery.
• Providing oversight across the developer and head contractor.
• Leading regular site reviews and developer meetings.
• Monitoring programme, milestones and critical path.
• Identifying delays, blockers and delivery risks before they impact the client.
• Challenging contractor performance and driving accountability.
• Identifying acceleration and programme recovery opportunities.
• Managing interfaces across GC, electrical and mechanical contractors.
• Monitoring MEP, services and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring works are inspection and milestone ready.
• Providing clear reporting around programme, risk, actions and recovery strategies.
• Maintaining strong relationships across client, developer, contractor and consultant teams.

Job description

Stellar Recruitment seeks a Senior Construction Manager for a data centre project in Queensland. The role is client-side, embedded within the client team, and will oversee delivery from the developer to the head contractor and wider team.

You will drive programme protection, quality and milestones, challenging contractor performance and coordinating interfaces across GC, electrical and mechanical trades.