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Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for independently leading the delivery of complex, mission-critical data center construction projects across Australia. This role manages projects from initiation through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover while ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget commitments, quality standards, and schedule requirements.

As a recognized subject matter expert, the Construction Project Manager drives project execution excellence, develops business cases and improvement initiatives, contributes to construction standards and best practices, and provides guidance to project teams and stakeholders across disciplines. The role partners closely with Design, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Network, and external vendor organizations to successfully deliver data center capacity and infrastructure investments.

Reporting into the Australian Director, we are looking for someone who has a strong learning mindset and receptive to coaching, hold all stakeholders to account where required, be open to constructive feedback – and we are willing to put significant time, support and resources into developing the successful candidate.

For this position we are looking for someone with a GC background, data center experience would be a big advantage, with a minimum requirement experience in project delivery in complex builds from adjacent industries. 

Key responsibilities:

Project Management

• Independently lead complex data center construction projects from inception through handover
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and operational readiness objectives
• Develop and review business cases, project plans, cost forecasts, and delivery strategies
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Lead project governance, status reporting, issue resolution, and executive communications

Construction Delivery

• Direct and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and commissioning partners
• Oversee ground-up construction, expansions, renovations, retrofits, and critical infrastructure upgrades
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
• Evaluate construction methods, procurement strategies, and delivery approaches to improve outcomes
• Ensure project documentation is complete and maintained throughout the project lifecycle

Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as an experienced construction PM experienced in managing mission-critical/data delivery
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of construction standards, processes, tools, and methodologies
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery efficiency, cost performance, quality, and risk management
• Support lessons learned reviews and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, and IT
• Manage vendor performance, contract compliance, change management, and commercial considerations
• Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and strong project leadership

Qualifications, key skills and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Trade qualification with relevant project experience
• Responsible for construction project management in delivering mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, or data center construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent construction projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Demonstrated experience in project controls including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and change management
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems supporting critical infrastructure environments
• Experience managing general contractors, consultants, suppliers, and commissioning providers
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive project outcomes without direct authority
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Learning mindset to ensure all training and development opportunities are taken up

 Benefits of the role:

• Permanent, full-time role with salary package including annual bonus, health allowance and company shares
• Free access to onsite gyms, EV chargers and a wealth of company, financial and wellness employee benefits
• Develop expertise across all Australian construction projects, with future prospect to lean into projects across the region in future years
• Reporting to a Director who will be focused on given the successful candidate support, ongoing training and development and guidance in the role
• Role stability within booming industry, strong career growth opportunities (role is to backfill internal promotion) and work on complex, mission critical projects
• Client-side move, mission-critical construction, Australian portfolio, strong development, regional exposure and a growing industry.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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