Senior Project Manager

Cpb Contractors; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of a hyperscale data centre project in Melbourne, supporting hyperscale and enterprise clients driving AI-enabled growth.

You will lead large teams across construction, MEP integration and commissioning, manage multi-package scopes, and drive programme, governance and commercial performance to deliver safe, on-time outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering data centre or mission critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP intensive environments and building services integration.
• Experience managing complex, multi package projects at scale.
• Commercially astute, with strong cost, risk and contract management capability.
• Confident leader with the ability to drive performance across large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end project delivery across time, cost, quality and safety.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across construction, MEP and commissioning.
• Drive programme, sequencing and interface management across multiple work packages.
• Oversee subcontractors and trade partners to ensure performance and alignment.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships across client, design and commercial teams.
• Lead delivery through testing, commissioning and practical completion.
• Ensure strong governance, reporting and commercial performance.
• Build and lead high performing teams, driving accountability and outcomes.

Skills

Engineering degree

Data centre exp

MEP systems

Large project leadership

Cost management

Contract management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

CPB Contractors is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in Melbourne, supporting hyperscale and enterprise clients driving the next wave of digital and AI-enabled growth.

This is not a maintenance role. You will drive construction, MEP integration and commissioning across a complex, high value build, leading large teams and setting the pace on programme, performance and outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are looking to connect with experienced project leaders who have delivered data centres or mission critical projects and thrive in high performance, fast paced environments.

CPB Contractors is part of the ACS Group, the world’s leading data centre builder, with more than 9GW delivered globally across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Together with our global peers, Leighton Asia and Turner, we deliver mission critical facilities for major technology clients, supporting the infrastructure backbone of the AI economy.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle delivery of a hyperscale data centre, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes.

• Lead end to end project delivery across time, cost, quality and safety
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across construction, MEP and commissioning
• Drive programme, sequencing and interface management across multiple work packages
• Oversee subcontractors and trade partners to ensure performance and alignment
• Manage key stakeholder relationships across client, design and commercial teams
• Lead delivery through testing, commissioning and practical completion
• Ensure strong governance, reporting and commercial performance
• Build and lead high performing teams, driving accountability and outcomes

About You

• Degree qualified in engineering, construction or related discipline
• Proven experience delivering data centre or mission critical projects
• Strong understanding of MEP intensive environments and building services integration
• Experience managing complex, multi package projects at scale
• Commercially astute, with strong cost, risk and contract management capability
• Confident leader with the ability to drive performance across large teams

Why CPB Contractors?

We particularly welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

CPB Contractors is proud to hold the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation.

We offer:

• Long term career opportunities across a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects
• Clear pathways for progression into Project Director roles
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion and high performance

Please note: This role is being sourced directly by CPB Contractors and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.