Technical Project Manager- Data Centres (FIFO/DIDO)

Turnertownsend; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting experienced Technical Project Managers to join our Data Centre team in Invercargill, South Island New Zealand. You will manage complex data centre projects, coordinate design and construction, and engage with clients to deliver on time and budget.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in data centre or technical environments, strong contract and risk management skills, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure (HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Fire, Security, BMS).
• Professional/tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or construction.
• 5–10 years project management experience in a data centre or similar technical environment.
• Understanding of full project life cycle from inception to post-project review.
• Familiar with main PM concepts, tools and techniques.
• Thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Motivated with a passion for delivering to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface.
• Develop working relationships, solve problems and drive projects to completion.
• Manage design to meet client requirements and expectations.
• Review plans, schedules, costs, discrepancies and potential construction issues.
• Oversee project safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage timelines, risks and reporting.
• Oversee budgets and advise on ways to keep on track.
• Engage with marketing and business development initiatives.
• Coordinate vendor scope with overall delivery.
• Draft contract documents in line with approved templates and manage documents.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Contract drafting

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

PM/engineering/construction qualification

Job description

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business area we are currently recruiting for experienced Technical Project Managers to join our Data Centre team across Invercargill, South Island New Zealand.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives
• Co-ordinating vendor scope with overall project delivery
• Contract Execution: Drafting contract documents in strict accordance with legal approved contract templates. Working closely with project team/s to ensure effective and timely document processing and management of contract documents
• Bring strong communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Qualifications:

• Degree in a Construction Management a related field
• Technical understanding of Data Centre Infrastructure - HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Fire, Security and BMS
• Professional/tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or construction
• A minimum of 5 - 10 years project management experience, gained within a Data Centre or similar technical environment
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project inception stage, design, authority approvals through to construction completion and post-project review
• Excellent knowledge and experience of all of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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