Salary: $220,000 – $320,000

Senior Project Director, Data CentresThe opportunityData centres are among the fastest-growing sectors in Australian construction, and this is a chance to lead a major build program at the centre of it. A global project management consultancy is looking for a Senior Project Director to oversee a portfolio of data centre projects for one of Australia’s leading data centre operators.This is a senior, high-visibility role. You’ll be the key day-to-day client interface for the program, accountable for delivering multiple mission-critical projects to time, cost, quality and safety targets, while leading a multi-disciplinary team of Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Coordinators.About the roleYou’ll provide leadership and direction across the full project lifecycle: initiation, planning and design, procurement, construction and handover. Reporting to the Account Lead, you will:Lead delivery across a portfolio of major data centre developments, with overall accountability for programme, cost, risk, quality and safetyAct as the senior client-facing lead, building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and program sponsorsLead procurement strategy, tendering and contract negotiation for major packages, including long lead equipmentOversee contract administration, variations and claims, protecting the commercial interests of both the client and the businessDrive value engineering, buildability reviews and critical review of design and documentationNavigate planning pathways, authority approvals and utility connectionsChair PCG and senior stakeholder meetings, and ensure accurate, timely reporting to the client and leadershipSet the safety culture on site and in design, and lead the implementation of HSE systemsCoach,



develop and structure a high-performing delivery teamContribute to business development, including EOIs, pricing submissions and thought leadershipAbout youYou’re an experienced data centre or mission-critical delivery leader who is as comfortable in a boardroom as on site. You’ll bring:12+ years in data centre or mission-critical construction project managementProven experience as a Project Director or Construction Director within a PMC, EPCM, Construction Management or General Contractor environmentA track record of leading major projects and programmes end-to-end, ideally including hyperscale or mission-critical data centre developments in AustraliaStrong commercial acumen and contract administration experience across the full pre-contract and post-contract lifecycleIn-depth knowledge of construction methods, building codes, regulations and safety standards on complex, large-scale projectsProficiency in budgets, forecasting, cash flow and change order assessment, plus project controls tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft ProjectA solid understanding of different delivery methods (Project Management, Construction Management, Managing Contractor, Lump Sum, D&C;)Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsA degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline (PMP or PRINCE2 highly regarded)Experience working for Principal Contractors or in client-side project management is also highly regarded.Why join?Lead a flagship program on a robust, long-term pipeline of workExecutive-level client exposure and real influence over how the program is deliveredWork on projects at national scale in a sector with sustained growthThe backing, systems and global network of a leading consultancyA leadership role with scope to shape the team and grow the account#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Project Director - Data Centre (Haymarket)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 Haymarket