Senior Data Centre Construction Lead (FIFO/DIDO)

Turnertownsend; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Project/Construction Manager for a major data centre project in Invercargill, NZ. The role is FIFO/DIDO with flexibility for the right candidate, embedded within the client's team to ensure delivery to time, quality and cost.

You will challenge contractor performance, maintain critical paths, and provide rigorous programme recovery and reporting. A GC background and data centre experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years' total experience in project and construction management.
• 8+ years delivering data centre projects specifically.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field; postgraduate PM qualification (e.g., Master's or PMP) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Act as client’s primary on-site representative and oversee programme delivery.
• Lead site visits, roundtables, and key stakeholder meetings to drive accountability.
• Identify risks early and pursue acceleration to protect the critical path.
• Deliver bi-weekly site reporting and milestone updates to the client.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Project/Construction Manager for a major data centre project in Invercargill, NZ. The role is FIFO/DIDO with flexibility for the right candidate, embedded within the client's team to ensure delivery to time, quality and cost.

You will challenge contractor performance, maintain critical paths, and provide rigorous programme recovery and reporting. A GC background and data centre experience are essential.