Senior Data Centre Construction Manager - FIFO

Mitchell Services; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project/Construction Manager to join our data centre team on a major project in New South Wales. This FIFO/DIDO role offers flexibility of location for the right candidate while maintaining a strong on-site presence.

As the client’s senior representative, you will lead site activities, chair roundtables, and drive performance across contractors. You will protect the critical path, report progress, and pursue acceleration where needed to deliver on time and

Qualifications

• 15–20 years total experience in project and construction management
• 8+ years delivering data centre projects specifically
• General contractor background strongly preferred, or equivalent direct site experience in a senior delivery role
• Thorough understanding of the full project lifecycle from mobilisation through to construction completion
• Proven ability to manage GC, EC and MC interfaces and drive accountability across contractor and developer teams
• Strong critical path management skills and experience in programme recovery
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification in Project Management (such as a Master’s or PMP/AIPM certification) is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Lead as the client’s senior representative on site and oversee ground delivery
• Chair weekly/bi-weekly site visits and developer roundtables
• Challenge developer and contractor performance to protect the client’s interests
• Identify risks early and pursue acceleration to keep the programme on track
• Maintain rigorous communication through reports, minutes, and logs

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Critical path management

Risk management

High-pressure environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management (PMP/AIPM) highly regarded

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project/Construction Manager to join our data centre team on a major project in New South Wales. This FIFO/DIDO role offers flexibility of location for the right candidate while maintaining a strong on-site presence.

As the client’s senior representative, you will lead site activities, chair roundtables, and drive performance across contractors. You will protect the critical path, report progress, and pursue acceleration where needed to deliver on time and