Senior Construction Manager Data Centres (FIFODIDO)

Due to the continued growth of our Data Centre business across Australia & New Zealand we are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project/Construction Manager to join our team on a major data centre project in Invercargill South Island New Zealand. This is a FIFO/DIDO role offering flexibility of location for the right candidate while placing you at the heart of a complex high-value delivery.

As Turner & Townsends senior representative embedded within the clients team you will act as the clients primary point of oversight on the ground sitting above the developer and contractor to ensure the programme is delivered to the standard timeline and quality the client demands. You will lead weekly and bi-weekly site visits chair Developer roundtables and hold the developer and their contractor accountable to their commitments on the clients behalf. This is not a coordination role it demands the experience and confidence to challenge developer and contractor performance identify risk before it reaches the client and pursue acceleration where the programme demands it. You will protect the critical path with rigour surface blockers and friction points early and confirm inspection readiness across all scopes ensuring the client is never exposed by gaps in developer or contractor delivery. Your reporting outputs bi-weekly site visit reports roundtable minutes and action logs an acceleration and recovery opportunity log and milestone and critical path status updates will form the evidentiary record that keeps the client informed protected and in control at every stage of construction.

Qualifications :

15 to 20 years total experience in project and construction management

8 years delivering data centre projects specifically

General contractor background strongly preferred or equivalent direct site experience in a senior delivery role

Thorough understanding of the full project lifecycle from mobilisation through to construction completion

Proven ability to manage GC EC and MC interfaces and drive accountability across contractor and developer teams

Strong critical path management skills and experience in programme recovery

Ability to thrive in a high-pressure fast-paced environment

Bachelors degree or higher in Construction Management Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification in Project Management (such as a Masters or PMP/AIPM certification) is highly regarded

Additional Information :

This role is offered on a FIFO/DIDO basis. We are open to candidates based across New Zealand who can commit to the required site presence.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time