Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. More information regarding security clearances can be found at

You're joining at the defining moment of one of the most significant technology programmes Australia has ever undertaken. This programme will build and operate the dedicated cloud giving Australia's national security community and its allies the capability to see more, share more, innovate and act faster than ever before. The architectural decisions being made now will shape how Australia's national security community operates for the next decade.

You’ll lead the construction of facilities that will literally change how a nation protects itself, owning the entire data centre lifecycle from site feasibility through design procurement, daily construction oversight, and commissioning. Your decisions will ripple across the globe and become the blueprint for data centre delivery worldwide.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Deliver high quality, on time Data Centers for our customers.
- Project management and oversight of construction related activities for new builds or general capital projects in Melbourne, including ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget.
- Drive costs down and schedules shorter while maintaining quality.
- Provide Construction Management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
- Review constructability of electrical and mechanical systems and building designs associated with construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
- Identification and implementation of initiatives to drive better outcomes.
- Create project scope and equipment requirements, assist with request for proposals, and capital requests.




- Assist with commissioning and integrated system testing and oversee execution of the project.
- Issue/manage the Request for Information process during construction and coordinate construction administration with engineers.
- Record and report key metrics to team members and management.
- Take ownership of day-to-day construction oversight, managing contractors and the full ecosystem of stakeholders.
- Travel to datacenter sites for electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, constructability reviews, startup testing, and full commissioning as required.
- Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance delivery processes and technical efficiencies.
- Translate complex construction realities into clear, timely communication that keeps programmes moving forward.

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ Years of work experience in design and construction management.
- Experience in program management in mission critical facilities.
- Experience in reading and interpreting construction related drawings for all disciplines.
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in mission critical projects (data centres, semi-conductor, hospitals, oil and gas).
- Knowledge of Australian building codes and regulations including Fire Codes, Building Codes,



Energy Efficiency Codes, Sanitary Codes and Safety Codes.
- Previous vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution.
- Experience in mechanical and electrical systems.

Perks

- Learning & development – AWS training and certification support, access to internal learning platforms.
- Health, income protection and life cover – Amazon subsidises private health insurance premiums, and group salary continuance and life insurance are included at no cost to you.
- Military differential pay – up to 52 weeks of military differential pay to help cover the difference in pay while serving.
- Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support 24/7 for mental health, financial coaching, legal questions, and everyday life events.
- Family-building benefit – Access to Maven for fertility treatment, adoption support, surrogacy, and parenting coaching.
- Amazon Extras & employee discount – cashback and discounts across hundreds of retail, fitness, travel, and lifestyle partners.

Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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📌 Senior Project Manager - Construction , Data Center Planning & Delivery (Melbourne)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Melbourne