As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing multiple data centre construction
projects, working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution. This is an
opportunity to lead high-profile, technically challenging projects in one of Australias fastest-growing
infrastructure sectors.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of data centre projects, ensuring they
meet programme, budget, and quality expectations. Acting as the primary client liaison, you will
maintain strong stakeholder relationships, provide leadership to project teams, and proactively
manage risks to drive exceptional project outcomes.
What Your Day Looks Like
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of data centre projects within critical environments
Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations
Develop and implement programme strategies, meeting key milestones, budgets, and quality
standards
Provide guidance and mentorship to project teams, fostering a high-performance culture
Monitor project performance, produce progress reports, and proactively manage risks
Drive design coordination, procurement, and contract administration (AS4000, GC21, D&C)
Lead stakeholder engagement across consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and internal
teams
About You
15+ years experience in construction, ideally delivering critical environments (data centres,
healthcare, defence, or complex infrastructure)
Strong technical understanding of Data Centre Infrastructure HVAC, Electrical, Generators,
Fire, Security, BMS
Professional qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction
Demonstrated expertise in commercial & contract management for complex builds
Proven ability to lead teams, drive stakeholder engagement, and manage project risk
Strong business development skills with a history of fostering long-term client relationships
At IKG Talent, we bring a purpose-led approach to recruitment, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, the idea of aligning passion, skill, and meaning in one’s work. Specialising in the data centre sector, we connect
highly skilled professionals with opportunities that match not just their technical expertise, but their values, ambitions, and long-term career goals.
As the data centre industry continues to grow in complexity and scale, we understand that success relies on more than technical capability. That’s why our recruitment process focuses on cultural alignment, long-term fit,
and a deep understanding of both candidate motivations and organisational vision.
From critical infrastructure operations to engineering leadership, we partner with leading data centre developers and operators to source talent that supports resilience, innovation, and rapid growth. Our goal isn’t just to fill roles, it’s to place people where they can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the evolving demands of this dynamic industry.
At IKG Talent, recruitment is not just a service, it’s a commitment to building high-performing teams that power the digital world.
