Technical Project Manager- Data Centres (Fifo/Dido) Full-Time

Turner & Townsend; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend are seeking experienced Technical Project Managers to join our Data Centre team across Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand. You will lead complex programs, coordinate design and delivery, and act as the primary client interface.

The role requires a degree in Construction Management or related field, strong data centre infra knowledge, and 5–10 years in project management. You will drive risk, costs, and timelines while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Tech understanding of Data Centre Infrastructure — HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Fire, Security and BMS.
• Professional/tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or construction.
• 5–10 years project management experience in a Data Centre or similar technical environment.
• Thorough understanding of the full project life cycle from inception to post‑project review.
• Knowledge of main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Highly motivated with a client‑delivery mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface
• Develop working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Review project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies and potential construction problems
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Engage with marketing and business development initiatives
• Coordinate vendor scope with overall project delivery
• Draft contract documents in line with approved templates and ensure timely processing
• Bring strong communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

PM/engineering/construction qualification

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

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

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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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