Construction Manager (Silverdale)

Cdc Data Centres; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Construction Manager in Auckland to lead large-scale data centre construction projects. You will oversee delivery, coordinate with the client-side team and subcontractors, and drive on-time, within-budget completion.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a hands-on approach to safety and quality across multiple campuses. You will work with the Head of Construction to manage contracts, procurement, and schedule updates, ensuring seamless

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale, complex building projects.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Ability to identify risks early and implement mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery for NZ data centre builds on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across sites.
• Manage contracts, due diligence and third-party agreements.
• Report progress, forecast, and budget to Head of Construction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Risk management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelors in Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Make your mark in this exciting opportunity at one of ANZ’s leading data centre developers.

• Industry leader with strong project pipeline
• Collaborative and Fast-Paced Environment
• Leadership role on large NZ Data Centre Program

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team. Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

Join CDC as a Construction Manager in Auckland where you'll play a key role in delivering our data centre construction project on time and within budget. You'll oversee project delivery and join a high performing client-side team delivering projects for Silverdale and Hobsonville Campuses. Working closely with the nominated PCBU and subcontractors, you'll ensure both internal and external teams collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality builds and infrastructure installations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the flow of technical information between engineering disciplines and stakeholders in construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards
• Manage construction contracts, including due diligence and compliance for third-party agreements, on behalf of CDC
• Report to the Head of Construction on project progress, forecasting, budget control, procurement, and schedule updates
• Ensure end-to-end oversight of assigned construction projects, focusing on value management, safety, structural adequacy, and verification of contracted works
• Identify opportunities to optimise delivery, timelines, or innovation and liaise with consultants as needed
• Conduct meetings and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, including CDC Service Managers and Engineers, from design through to handover
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and vendors while collaborating with peers to enhance the function’s capability within CDC
• Contribute to the growth of the CDC team, providing leadership, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a positive culture
• Act as an ambassador for the company, leading and participating in team and stakeholder meetings to ensure effective engagement and communication.

About you:

You have a proven experience managing large-scale, complex building projects, ideally in critical infrastructure environments like data centres or hospitals. You bring strong leadership skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to identify risks and solve issues early. Your solid understanding of mechanical and electrical elements, building methods, and safety regulations helps you confidently manage projects from start to finish. You're a clear communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders, and have a strong focus on safety, quality control, and delivering high standards in every project you take on.

• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with ability to obtain and maintain a NZ Security Clearance.