" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProject Director - Data Centres\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19887\"\u003e Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19888\"\u003e Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19889\"\u003e Private \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19890\"\u003e All Sydney NSW \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eData Centres\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject Director\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject Delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProject Director \u0026ndash; Data Centres\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSydney \u0026amp; Melbourne | Full-time\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a leading global professional services and project management consultancy, recognised as a market leader in delivering major Data Centre programs across Australia and internationally. They are seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eProject Director\u003c/strong\u003e to lead delivery on a significant hyperscale data centre program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As Project Director, you will provide leadership and direction across the full project lifecycle \u0026mdash; from initiation, design and approvals through to procurement, construction and handover. You\u0027ll act as the key day-to-day client interface, leading a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost, quality and safety targets at the highest standard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead overall project delivery and client relationship management on a major data centre program\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn project planning, risk management, cost and commercial management, and quality control\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead RFP preparation, tendering, contract negotiation and award for major packages\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee contract administration, variations and claims management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead value engineering and buildability reviews to minimise risk and maximise outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain strong working knowledge of data centre development requirements, including authority approvals and utility connections\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Coordinators\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e10+ years\u0027 experience in Data Centre or mission-critical project/construction management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience as a Project Director or Construction Director within a PMC, EPCM, Construction Management environment, or as a General Contractor\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDegree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject management qualification highly regarded (PRINCE2, PMP or similar)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong pre- and post-contract, full lifecycle delivery background\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the gravitas to operate at senior client level\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with project controls methodology (e.g. P6) and commercial negotiation\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e This is a rare opportunity to join a global leader in the data centre sector and play a pivotal role in shaping Australia\u0027s digital infrastructure future.\u003cbr\u003e To find out more, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Apply:\u003cbr\u003ePlease call Conor Mace\u0026nbsp;on 0448 478 068\u0026nbsp;for more information or email your CV to cmace@goughrecruitment.com.au. All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot looking yourself but know someone right for this role? We offer a $250 referral voucher for any successfully placed permanent referral - ask me how!\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4476019\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "