Project Manager – AI Data Center Infrastructure (Construction) | Sydney, Australia
Location: Sydney, Australia (must be Sydney-based)Experience: 5+ years in Data Center / Mission Critical construction delivery
The Role
We're hiring a Project Manager to deliver AI data center infrastructure construction in Sydney. You'll lead fast-paced, high-dependency projects in live or new-build data center environments—driving safe, compliant, on-time delivery of high-density AI-ready infrastructure (power, cooling, white space readiness, commissioning readiness, and handover). You will own disciplined execution across construction processes, document control governance, and contract administration.
What you'll do
1. Lead end-to-end construction delivery Projects for AI / high-density data center infrastructure in Australia.
2. Manage contractors and specialist vendors across MEP, controls/BMS, fire, security, and network readiness and fit-out works.
3. Own construction workflows: RFIs, submittals, ITPs, NCRs, inspections, punch lists, closeout.
4. Drive commissioning readiness and handover: test packs, SAT/FAT evidence, as-builts, O&M manuals, training, and turnover to operations.
5. Lead document control governance: version control, approvals, traceability, registers, and audit-ready dossiers.
6. Manage contracts and commercial change: scope compliance, variations, EOTs, claims, and progress claims support (with QS/commercial teams).
7. Run project cadence and reporting: weekly updates, RAID logs, action tracking, escalation of blockers, executive-ready reporting.
What we're looking for (must-have)
8. 5+ years delivering data center construction and/or mission-critical infrastructure.
9. Strong experience in construction execution, document control, and contract administration.
10. Proven ability to manage contractors/vendors on tight schedules with complex dependencies.
11. Strong understanding of MEP/critical systems delivery and construction-to-commissioning handover.
12. Proficiency with project/document platforms (e.g., Aconex, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint) and strong MS Office skills.
13. Must be based in Sydney.
Nice to have
14. High-density / AI-ready delivery exposure (accelerated fit-outs, constrained power/cooling, tight commissioning windows).
15. PMP/Prince2 or construction/engineering qualification.
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