Project Manager (Data Centre Delivery)

Gough Recruitment AU · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 13d ago

Project Manager (Data Centre Delivery)

Gough Recruitment AU
~$120k - $150k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and manage construction and fit-out phases of data centre projects.
  • Act as primary client representative for construction-related matters.
  • Maintain strict control of project budgets and ensure compliance with data centre standards.

  • Solid pipeline of work
  • Excellent career progression and development opportunities
  • Strong team culture and environment

About the Company: 
The company is a client-side organisation delivering large-scale, highly serviced infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on data centres and similarly complex asset classes. It operates across the full project lifecycle and works closely with design consultants, contractors, and specialist stakeholders to deliver technically demanding construction and fit-out projects to high quality, safety, and performance standards.
The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence, structured project governance, and best-practice delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the construction and fit-out phases of data centre projects on behalf of the client
  • Act as the primary client representative for all construction-related matters
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to project teams, consultants, and contractors
  • Manage stakeholder relationships across architects, engineers, contractors, authorities, and internal teams
  • Develop, manage, and control project scope documentation and detailed construction programmes
  • Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate construction, programme, and delivery risks
  • Maintain strict control of project budgets, cost reporting, and expenditure tracking
  • Administer construction and fit-out contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
  • Implement and oversee QA/QC systems to ensure compliance with data centre standards and best practices
  • Deliver clear, accurate, and regular reporting on progress, risks, cost, and programme
  • Support the Project Director to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Job Requirements

  • 5–10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale Greenfield and/or Brownfield projects within data centres or similarly highly serviced environments
  • Strong end-to-end project lifecycle experience across design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
  • Broad technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, fire, and monitoring systems within complex buildings
  • Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying or Trade qualification with significant management experience, supported by a diploma or graduate qualification
  • Professional or institutional accreditation desirable (e.g. CPEng, MIEAust, AIPM RegPM, RICS, PMI-PMP or equivalent)
  • Proven ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgement and professional accountability
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated capability in programme planning, cost control, contract administration, and risk management

Consultant

rdevlin@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4003647
Profession:ConstructionPROJECT MANAGER

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 12th Oct, 2026

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