Job Description

Project Manager - Data Centre Owner Operator

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Location: Sydney

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The Opportunity

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A leading owner, developer and operator of critical infrastructure assets is seeking a Project Manager to join its Sydney team.

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This opportunity would suit someone currently working within an owner-operator workplace or an experienced skilled looking to transition from a head contractor, building services contractor or engineering environment into an owner-side role.

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Working across both office and site environments, the successful candidate will gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, including front-end feasibility, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational handover.

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The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to key project decisions, participate in design meetings and develop broader front-end development experience.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Support the end-to-end delivery of complex data centre and critical infrastructure projects
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- Contribute to front-end feasibility, project planning and design development
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- Participate in design meetings and provide practical buildability and delivery input
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- Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
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- Support procurement, tendering and contractor appointment processes
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- Assist with project programme, budget, risk and quality management
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- Oversee and coordinate mechanical and electrical services packages
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- Monitor contractor performance and project delivery outcomes
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- Identify and manage project risks, interfaces and delivery constraints
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- Support construction delivery, testing, commissioning and operational handover
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- Maintain strong relationships across internal teams and external project partners
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About You

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The ideal candidate will have experience delivering data centre projects or working within technically complex, services-intensive environments.

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You will have a strong understanding of how projects are designed, coordinated and delivered, with experience across mechanical, electrical or building services considered highly advantageous.

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Suitable backgrounds may include:

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- Project Manager or Junior Project Manager
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- Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
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- Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineer
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- Services Engineer or Services Manager
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- Mechanical or electrical services contractor
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- Trade background combined with project delivery experience
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Skills & Experience

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- Relevant experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or building services
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- Solid understanding of project delivery and construction methodologies
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- Exposure to mechanical and/or electrical services packages
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- Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and key stakeholders
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- Ability to understand drawings, programmes, scopes and project documentation
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- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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- Commercial awareness with an understanding of programme, cost and project risk
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- Confidence contributing to design and project delivery meetings
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- Ability to work effectively across both office and site environments
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Previous data centre experience is highly regarded but not essential. Candidates from other complex, services-intensive project environments will also be considered.

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Project Manager - Data Centre Owner Operator

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Location: Sydney

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The Opportunity

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A leading owner, developer and operator of critical infrastructure assets is seeking a Project Manager to join its Sydney team.

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This opportunity would suit someone currently working within an owner-operator environment or an experienced professional looking to transition from a head contractor, building services contractor or engineering environment into an owner-side role.

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Working across both office and site environments, the successful candidate will gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, including front-end feasibility, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational handover.

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The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to key project decisions, participate in design meetings and develop broader front-end development experience.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Support the end-to-end delivery of complex data centre and critical infrastructure projects
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- Contribute to front-end feasibility, project planning and design development
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- Participate in design meetings and provide practical buildability and delivery input
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- Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
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- Support procurement, tendering and contractor appointment processes
n
- Assist with project programme, budget, risk and quality management
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- Oversee and coordinate mechanical and electrical services packages
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- Monitor contractor performance and project delivery outcomes
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- Identify and manage project risks, interfaces and delivery constraints
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- Support construction delivery, testing, commissioning and operational handover
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- Maintain strong relationships across internal teams and external project partners
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About You

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The ideal candidate will have experience delivering data centre projects or working within technically complex, services-intensive environments.

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You will have a strong understanding of how projects are designed, coordinated and delivered, with experience across mechanical, electrical or building services considered highly advantageous.

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Suitable backgrounds may include:

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- Project Manager or Junior Project Manager
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- Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
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- Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineer
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- Services Engineer or Services Manager
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- Mechanical or electrical services contractor
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- Trade background combined with project delivery experience
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Skills & Experience

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- Relevant experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or building services
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- Strong understanding of project delivery and construction methodologies
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- Exposure to mechanical and/or electrical services packages
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- Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and key stakeholders
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- Ability to understand drawings, programmes, scopes and project documentation
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- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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- Commercial awareness with an understanding of programme, cost and project risk
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- Confidence contributing to design and project delivery meetings
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- Ability to work effectively across both office and site environments
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Previous data centre experience is highly regarded but not essential. Candidates from other complex, services-intensive project environments will also be considered.

📌 Project Manager(Data Center - Owner Operator) (Sydney)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Sydney