Data Centre Construction Manager

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a leading provider of project management and construction services, delivering transformative programmes across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

Our Purpose

We transform performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world by helping drive change and being part of it. Through our commitment, capability, and care, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society, delivering better outcomes with a positive impact on the world around us.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Centre Construction Manager, responsible for providing leadership and direction for data centre construction and fitout projects. As the primary point of contact for client-side matters, you will advocate for our needs and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight for data centre construction and fitout projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and timeline.
  • Client Representation: Act as the main liaison for client-side communication, ensuring effective collaboration and issue resolution.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Scope & Schedule Management: Develop and manage comprehensive project scope documents and detailed project schedules, identifying and mitigating risks that may impact timelines.
  • Budget Control: Monitor and control project expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery and maintaining a strict budget.
  • Contract Administration: Oversee all construction and fitout contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Implement robust QA/QC processes to guarantee the project meets industry standards and best practices.
  • Communication & Reporting: Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, providing regular progress reports and updates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5-10+ years' relevant experience in large-scale Greenfield / Brownfield projects in the Data Centre industry or similar highly serviced asset class, covering the entire project lifecycle.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
  • Diploma with 10 years or greater trade experience, with at least 5 years in a management position, such as Electrician or Building Controls.
  • Ability to deliver an inspiring team vision, motivating others to exceed their initial aspirations.
  • Strong leadership skills, confronting and eliminating challenges and barriers to effective team operation.
  • Trust and respect for team members, promoting inclusivity and consultative approaches.
  • Guidance, support, and motivation for team growth.
  • Active listening and response to suggestions.
  • Leadership by example.

Benefits

We offer a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Estimated Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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