Senior Project Manager - Data Centre

Gough Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment seeks a Senior Project Manager, Data Centre, in Australia to deliver hyperscale data centre projects for a world-leading client. You will lead projects from design and approvals through to handover, acting as the day-to-day client liaison for senior sponsors.

You will also coach a team of PMs and coordinators while owning programme, cost, risk, safety and contract delivery on complex builds. Full Australian working rights are required; sponsorship cannot be provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data centre, mission-critical or complex construction project management.
• Senior PM or equivalent within a PMC, EPCM, CM or general contractor environment.
• Strong commercial and contract administration skills across the full project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of NSW planning pathways, authority approvals and utility connections.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar (PMP or PRINCE2 highly regarded)

Responsibilities

• Lead major data centre projects, or packages within a larger program, from design and approvals through to handover
• Be a day-to-day client-facing lead, trusted by senior sponsors
• Lead and coach a team of Project Managers, APMs and Coordinators
• Own programme, cost, risk, safety and contract delivery on complex, mission-critical builds
• Depose for the Project Director and help shape a growing account

Skills

Data centre PM

Senior PM experience

Contract administration

NSW planning knowledge

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Data Centres |

Build the infrastructure behind the cloud. A leading global project management consultancy is looking for a Senior Project Manager to deliver hyperscale data centre projects for a world-leading Hyperscaler.

The opportunity

• Lead major data centre projects, or packages within a larger program, from design and approvals through to handover
• Be a day-to-day client-facing lead, trusted by senior sponsors
• Lead and coach a team of Project Managers, APMs and Coordinators
• Own programme, cost, risk, safety and contract delivery on complex, mission-critical builds
• Deputise for the Project Director and help shape a growing account

What you bring

• 8+ years in data centre, mission-critical or complex construction project management
• Experience as a Senior PM or equivalent within a PMC, EPCM, CM or general contractor environment
• Strong commercial and contract administration skills across the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of NSW planning pathways, authority approvals and utility connections
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar (PMP or PRINCE2 highly regarded)

Why apply?

Long-term pipeline, major-scale projects and a global client at the forefront of the industry, with the backing of a leading consultancy.

Full Australian working rights are required, sponsorship cannot be provided.