Construction Manager (Marsden Park)

Job Description

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia's leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks. At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world's best data centre team. Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow. About the role: We are looking for a Construction Manager to deliver CDC's proprietary data centre projects on time and within budget. The incumbent will oversee both delivery and governance and will be required to lead a team of Construction and Services employees as well as work closely with the nominated PCBU and Subcontractors to ensure all contributing internal and external parties can successfully deliver the builds and infrastructure installations. Key responsibilities include: Manage the flow of technical information between engineering disciplines and internal/external stakeholders involved in Construction projects. Manage and report to the Head of Construction on progress, forecasting, budget control, procurement and schedule updates, and company procedures/systems. Manage Construction Contracts on behalf of CDC. Liaise with any construction consultants for CDC. Ensure due diligence and compliance requirements are identified and addressed in third party contracts and agreements. Responsible and accountable for the end-to-end oversight and success of assigned CDC construction project/s. Management of key deliverables throughout the construction phase including value management, safety initiatives, structural adequacies, and verification of contracted works. Maintaining compliance with specifications and relevant standards. Identify and act on opportunities to optimise deliver, timelines or innovation. Create and run meetings and progress cadence with key stakeholders. Work closely with CDC Service Managers and Engineers from design to handover. Build strong partnerships with suppliers and vendors. Collaborate with peers to continuously grow the capability of the function within CDC. Provide cultural and operational team leadership. Mentor and impart knowledge to junior staff. Lead, attend and contribute to appropriate team and stakeholder meetings and committees as required and relevant to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement and communication. Embrace and model CDC's DNA and Leadership Fundamentals. Other duties as directed from time to time. About you: Experience as a Construction Project Manager (ideally with Data Centre or critical infrastructure buildings) Demonstrable successful record on ‘similar' scale projects Excellent attention to detail and ability to quickly recognise issues or foresee and navigate risk early Understanding of mechanical & electrical elements throughout the base build Excellent written, interpersonal, communication and stakeholder skills. Knowledge of building methods and materials Skill interpreting drawings and architectural plans An understanding of building standards and safety regulations An understanding of quality control systems A strong focus on safety and implementation Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain AGSVA Security Clearance at Negative Vetting 1 level. How to Apply: If you are looking to own your career and take on a new challenge in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr