Location:
Kurri Kurri, NSW (Hunter Region)
Employment:
Contract – Minimum 12 Months
Start:
Immediate
Site Requirements:
5 days per week onsite, with some flexibility
Project Manager | Hyperscale Data Centre
About the Opportunity
MMD Recruitment is seeking an experienced
Client-Side Project Manager
to support the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre development in Kurri Kurri, NSW.
This is an excellent chance to be involved in a
flagship data centre project
, working alongside an experienced delivery team on one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia's construction and infrastructure market.
We're looking for a hands-on Project Manager with strong construction delivery experience, ideally gained across both client-side and head contractor environments. You will play a key role in managing contractors, coordinating construction activities and ensuring successful delivery across programme, cost, quality and safety.
This is an initial
12-month contract opportunity
, with potential for extension as the project progresses.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee construction delivery from a client-side perspective across a major hyperscale data centre development.
Coordinate and manage head contractors, subcontractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
Monitor construction programmes, milestones, budgets and project performance.
Oversee site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Identify and proactively manage project risks, programme delays and commercial issues.
Review contractor progress, construction methodologies and project reporting.
Support procurement, contract administration, variations and change management.
Provide clear and regular project updates to senior management and client stakeholders.




Drive accountability and collaboration across the project delivery team.
About You
We're particularly interested in Project Managers who bring a strong understanding of construction delivery and can confidently represent the client's interests.
To be successful, you will ideally have:
Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong client-side project management experience
, together with practical experience working for a head contractor.
Solid exposure to civil works, bulk earthworks, major building construction or complex infrastructure developments.
Experience managing principal contractors, consultants and multiple stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness, including programme, cost, contract and risk management.
Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
Ability to work onsite in Kurri Kurri five days per week, with some flexibility.
Previous data centre experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
We welcome applications from strong construction Project Managers looking to transition into the hyperscale data centre sector.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Flagship hyperscale data centre project
– Gain exposure to a major development within Australia's rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.
Long-term contract stability
– Minimum 12-month contract with potential extension.
Career development
– Excellent opportunity to build specialist experience in hyperscale data centre construction and delivery.
Client-side exposure
– Work closely with experienced project teams and major construction contractors.
Hunter Region location
– Based in Kurri Kurri, with some flexibility around onsite requirements.
Immediate commencement
– Opportunity to get involved in a major project without delay.
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📌 Project Manager - Client Side Data Centre (New South Wales)
🏢 MMD Recruitment
📍 New South Wales