Lead Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centres - Sydney An opportunity exists for an experienced Mechanical Projects Manager to take a lead role in the delivery of major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across Sydney.

Working within a growing data centre team, you will oversee the mechanical delivery function across complex projects, providing leadership from early design and planning through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

This is a senior, hands-on position suited to someone with a strong mechanical services background who can manage project teams, coordinate contractors and consultants, and drive the successful delivery of large-scale mechanical packages within technically demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of mechanical services packages across large-scale data centre projects.
- Oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, ventilation and associated plant.
- Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from design development and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Lead and coordinate mechanical contractors, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review mechanical designs, technical specifications, scopes of work and construction methodologies.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement, variations, risks and overall delivery performance.
- Work closely with electrical, structural, civil and other services teams to manage project interfaces.
- Oversee quality assurance, safety, compliance and technical standards throughout delivery.




- Drive commissioning, testing and operational readiness to ensure systems are delivered to the required performance standards.
- Build solid relationships with key stakeholders, providing clear reporting and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

- Extensive experience delivering mechanical services projects within the construction, engineering or building services sectors.
- Strong background in mechanical services, ideally within data centres or other mission-critical environments.
- Experience managing large mechanical packages, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong technical understanding of HVAC, cooling infrastructure and complex mechanical systems.
- Experience managing projects from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Strong commercial understanding, including budgets, contracts, procurement and programme management.
- Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to lead teams and drive project outcomes.
- Relevant mechanical engineering, building services or trade qualifications.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Join a growing team working across major data centre and mission-critical developments.
- Take ownership of significant mechanical packages and complex project delivery.
- Work alongside experienced industry professionals across a growing sector.
- Opportunity to influence delivery standards, technical outcomes and project performance.
- Competitive remuneration package, reflective of experience.

[email protected] 0459 419 045

📌 Lead Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centres - Sydney
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Sydney