Senior Data Centre Construction Manager (FIFO/DIDO)

Field Mining Services Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Project/Construction Manager for a major data centre project in New South Wales. The role is FIFO/DIDO with flexible location, placing you at the heart of a high-value delivery.

You will act as the client's primary on-site representative, lead site visits, chair roundtables, and drive performance across developers and contractors to protect the programme and quality.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years' experience in project and construction management.
• 8+ years delivering data centre projects specifically.
• GC background preferred or equivalent senior site delivery experience.
• Full lifecycle knowledge from mobilisation through to construction completion.
• Ability to manage GC, EC and MC interfaces and drive accountability across contractor and developer teams.
• Strong critical path management and programme recovery skills.
• Thorough understanding of the complete project lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management or related field; postgraduate PM qualification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's primary on-site representative and lead delivery on the ground.
• Lead weekly and bi-weekly site visits and chair developer roundtables.
• Challenge developer and contractor performance and pursue acceleration where needed.
• Protect the critical path and ensure inspection readiness across scopes.
• Provide bi-weekly site visit reports, roundtable minutes and action logs.

Skills

Critical path management

Programme recovery

GC/EC/MC interfaces

Site leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Postgraduate PM qualification (PMP/AIPM)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Project/Construction Manager for a major data centre project in New South Wales. The role is FIFO/DIDO with flexible location, placing you at the heart of a high-value delivery.

You will act as the client's primary on-site representative, lead site visits, chair roundtables, and drive performance across developers and contractors to protect the programme and quality.