Data Centre Project Leader - Multiple Positions

Multiple Positions Available - Data Centre Construction Manager & MEP Systems Integration Manager

What's in it for you?

· October 2026 Start - 6 Positions!
· Two separate leadership opportunities within a major hyperscale Data Centre project
· Choose between Construction Manager or MEP Systems Integration Manager pathways
· Excellent Package on Offer - Up to $250,000 for the right candidate/s

Lead the point where major construction, critical MEP systems and commissioning come together.

Why Should you Apply?

• High-impact customer-side role across a technically complex data centre program.
• Broad influence across construction, engineering, quality, commissioning and operational readiness.
• Opportunity to shape milestone outcomes through independent oversight and proactive issue resolution.
• Work alongside experienced developer, contractor, MEP, commissioning and technology delivery teams.

The Roles

As a result of continued project growth, our client is recruiting for two distinct leadership opportunities within a major Data Centre program. Whether your expertise is in construction delivery or critical MEP systems, you'll play a key role in driving project success across construction, commissioning and operational readiness. Our client is currently seeking

Open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents

Data Centre Construction Manager

The Construction Manager will act as the client's senior on-site construction representative, providing
oversight of construction delivery, milestone readiness, contractor coordination and project progress through to operational handover.

• Monitor construction progress and milestone readiness
• Coordinate site activities across contractors and stakeholders
• Manage project risks, actions and issue resolution
• Validate construction completion and turnover requirements
• Provide status reporting and stakeholder communication

Data Centre MEP Systems Integration Manager

The MEP Systems Integration Manager will provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical and associated infrastructure systems, ensuring successful integration, energisation, commissioning readiness and system turnover.

• Lead MEP systems integration and commissioning readiness activities
• Monitor installation quality against specifications and design requirements
• Coordinate technical interfaces across electrical, mechanical and control systems
• Review commissioning documentation and system completion status
• Identify and resolve technical dependencies affecting project milestones

What Our Client Requires

Essential

• 8+ years' experience in construction management, engineering, commissioning or systems integration
• Experience delivering large-scale or hyperscale Data Centre projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and site leadership capability
• Knowledge of Australian WHS requirements and construction safety practices
• White Card

Highly Regarded

• Engineering or Construction Management qualification
• Certificate IV WHS or equivalent
• Experience managing energisation, commissioning and operational handovers
• Experience working across complex contractor and client environments

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a landmark critical infrastructure project
• Senior leadership position with significant project influence
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment
• Long-term Data Centre delivery pipeline
• Attractive remuneration package availablle

Talented, committed and can-do individuals are the cornerstone of successful project delivery. If you have the experience to lead construction and critical systems integration in a demanding data centre environment, we would welcome your application.

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and would like to know more, please contact Rahul Sharma on +61 • •••• •134 or ••••@akkodisgroup.com.