Technical Project Manager - Data Centres (FIFO/DIDO)

Description

The company is a professional services firm working with the data centre sector worldwide. Demand in its data centre business has grown, so it is hiring experienced Technical Project Managers for its data centre team in Invercargill, on the South Island of New Zealand.

The company operates across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, with over 22,000 staff in more than 60 countries. Its services include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital work. It is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with its partners holding a significant minority stake.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients on complex projects and programmes, building working relationships and steering projects to completion.
• Manage the design process so it meets client requirements and expectations.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, costs, discrepancies and possible construction issues, and identify cost-saving options.
• Oversee project safety and environmental requirements.
• Track timelines, risks and reporting for each project.
• Manage project budgets and recommend options to keep spending on track.
• Support marketing and business development activities.
• Coordinate vendor scope with overall project delivery.
• Draft contract documents strictly from legal-approved templates, working with project teams to process and manage them on time.
• Use strong communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Requirements

• A degree in construction management or a related field.
• A professional or tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or construction.
• Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure: HVAC, electrical, generators, fire, security and BMS.
• 5 to 10 years of project management experience, gained in a data centre or similar technical setting.
• A thorough grasp of the full project life cycle, from inception and design through authority approvals, construction completion and post-project review.
• Excellent knowledge of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding, fast-moving setting.
• Highly motivated, with a drive to deliver for your client.

Conditions

The role is based in Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand.

Equal opportunity employer: the company welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

• The company supports a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Staff can contribute ideas and influence change.