Senior Project Manager - Data Centres

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with expertise in real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for its Data Centre team in Sydney. The company describes itself as a leader in professional services to the data centre sector globally.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage governance, communication and management control systems for the client's essential services and works.
• Review the organisations of the parties involved and recommend alignment measures.
• Manage interface between contractors and monitor overall team performance, initiating safety or performance improvements when needed.
• Audit compliance with management system requirements and report as required.
• Take an active part in project risk management, identifying risks and driving mitigation activities.
• Run weekly technical and progress meetings and lead daily site progress reviews covering HSE, logistics and progress against the programme.
• Manage client stage gateway reviews, conditions precedent, design deliverables, fast-track procurement and permitting.
• Produce formal progress reports against baseline and milestones, and present to the Employer's representative.
• Manage and administer contracts and the timely issuance of invoices and receipts.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering or a construction-related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure: HVAC, electrical, generators, fire, security and BMS.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to collaborate across internal and external teams.
• Availability for on-site work five days per week.

Required skills

• Strong written, verbal and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness, including financial management for project tracking and forecasting.
• Solid understanding of contract documents, specifications and project plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and construction project management software.
• Basic knowledge of construction estimation and financial processes such as payment applications and change orders.