Lead the electrical construction delivery of a major Western Sydney data centre project on a senior, site-baseYour new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join an international organisation delivering a major data centre development in Western Sydney.Working within a highly experienced project team, you will operate in a client-side capacity, helping oversee the electrical construction delivery of a large, technically complex mission-critical project.Your new roleAs the Electrical Construction Manager, you will take a leading role in the safe and successful delivery of electrical construction activities on site.You will oversee electrical contractors, monitor construction progress and programme, manage quality and compliance, and work closely with the wider construction, design, HSE, QA/QC and commissioning teams.Key responsibilities will include:Managing electrical construction activities, contractors and day-to-day site deliveryMonitoring electrical installation progress against programme and key project milestonesReviewing scope, project obligations, inclusions and exclusionsEvaluating construction methodologies and site execution strategiesIdentifying and managing construction risks, issues and potential programme impactsWorking with design teams to resolve RFIs, design clashes and constructibility issuesLeading coordination and progress meetings with contractors and project stakeholdersMaintaining a robust focus on WHS, quality and compliance with relevant Australian StandardsMonitoring project schedules, construction progress and quality performanceProviding construction input into regular project reportingSupporting QA/QC and commissioning activities throughout the construction life cycle.Coordinating construction-to-operations handoverMonitoring substation procurement and construction activities, power-on milestones and utility interfacesBuilding strong working relationships across contractors,



consultants and the wider project teamThese responsibilities align directly with the attached Construction Manager brief, including its requirements around contractor management, programme execution, construction methodology, design coordination, reporting, handover and substation/power-on activities.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:10+ years' construction management experienceStrong electrical construction and building services experienceExperience managing contractors and major construction packagesStrong understanding of MEP interfaces and multidisciplinary services coordinationKnowledge of Australian Standards and WHS requirementsStrong understanding of construction programmes, quality and site deliveryExperience working with design, HSE, QA/QC and commissioning teamsStrong stakeholder and contractor management capabilityConfidence identifying and resolving construction and constructibility issuesProficiency with relevant project management tools and softwareThe flexibility to travel within Australia when reasonably requiredFormal degree qualifications are desirable.
However, equivalent industry experience and relevant professional qualifications will also be considered.What you'll get in returnThis is an opportunity to step into a high-profile, technically challenging data centre project within a growing international business.
You will operate in a genuine construction leadership capacity, working closely with the client and delivery partners on a major mission-critical development.
For an Electrical Construction Manager coming from a contractor or head contractor environment, it also presents an attractive opportunity to move further towards the client side of project delivery.What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Electrical Construction Manager with strong major-project, electrical services or mission-critical construction experience, I want to hear from you.For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact:

📌 Construction Project Manager (Electrical) (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney