Senior Project Manager - Construction , Data Center Planning & Delivery

Description G'day! You've found an opportunity that could define your next chapter. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. More information regarding security clearances can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/. The Mission - Why This Program, Why Now? You're joining at the defining moment of one of the most significant technology programmes Australia has ever undertaken. This programme will build and operate the dedicated cloud giving Australia's national security community and its allies the capability to see more, share more, innovate and act faster than ever before. The architectural decisions being made now - how we build the infrastructure to support networking, implement security controls, and automate at scale - will shape how Australia's national security community operates for the next decade. You won't be inheriting someone else's choices. You'll be making them. Your Opportunity Imagine leading the construction of facilities that will literally change how a nation protects itself. As a Senior Construction Manager, you'll stand at the intersection of engineering excellence and national purpose — orchestrating some of the most technically complex, fast-paced construction programmes in Australia. This isn't just another construction management role. You'll own the entire data centre lifecycle — from site feasibility through design procurement, daily construction oversight, and commissioning of completed facilities. You'll leverage what few construction professionals ever get to touch: ownership of everything from the substation to the server and back to handover of the power and facilities to the racks and the operations team for occupancy. Your decisions will ripple across the globe. The processes you refine in Melbourne won't stay in Melbourne — they'll become the blueprint for data centre delivery worldwide. You'll work alongside a diverse, creative team of construction professionals, engineers, and specialists who share one obsession: delivering the most innovative infrastructure on the planet, faster and more efficiently than anyone thought possible. This is where your career ambitions meet once-in-a-generation purpose. Where your leadership shapes not just buildings, but the future of Australia's digital sovereignty. Key job responsibilities - Deliver high quality, on time Data Centers for our customers. - Our Construction Managers are highly skilled professionals with a focus on collaborative problem solving and a sense of ownership. The Data Center CM will be responsible for: - Project management and oversight of construction related activities for new builds or general capital projects in Melbourne. This will include the ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget. - Driving costs down and schedules shorter while maintaining quality. - Provide Construction Management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers. - Review of constructability of electrical and mechanical system and building designs associated with the construction of new data centers or the optimization of existing data centers. - Identification and implementation of all kinds of initiatives to drive better outcomes. Thinking big, acting small and diving deep! - Creation of project scope and equipment requirements, assist with request for proposals, and capital requests. - Total project quality including the assisting with commissioning and integrated system testing and oversight of the execution of the project. - Issue/Manage the Request for Information process during construction and coordinate construction administration with engineers. - Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management. Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center. - Travel to datacenter sites for electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, constructability reviews, startup testing, and full commissioning, as required. You'll be the driving force behind construction delivery that sets new benchmarks for speed, quality, and innovation. Your leadership will directly shape how Australia's most critical infrastructure comes to life. You'll take ownership of day-to-day construction oversight, managing contractors and the full ecosystem of stakeholders who influence project outcomes. Every morning, you'll make decisions that balance technical precision with ambitious timelines — and you'll thrive in that tension. Your responsibilities will span the complete data centre lifecycle. You'll assess site feasibility, guide design team procurement, lead rigorous design reviews, and drive construction through to commissioning. You'll be both the strategic leader setting direction and the hands-on team member ensuring surety of outcomes. Stakeholder management will be central to your impact. You'll interface regularly with senior leadership, partner teams, and a wide network of internal and external collaborators — translating complex construction realities into clear, timely communication that keeps programmes moving forward. You'll champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance delivery processes and technical efficiencies. The innovations you pioneer won't just serve your current project — they'll be transferred to programmes around the world, multiplying your impact exponentially. Above all, you'll be a customer-focused problem solver who brings diverse teams together around shared goals, navigating complexity with confidence and delivering outcomes that matter at national scale. A day in the life Your day begins where the action is — on site. You'll walk the construction floor with purpose, reviewing progress against ambitious milestones and engaging directly with contractors to resolve challenges before they become blockers. Mid-morning might find you in a design review session, applying your technical expertise to ensure engineering solutions meet the exacting standards that national security infrastructure demands. You'll challenge assumptions, propose innovations, and ensure every decision aligns with the programme's ambitious timeline. By lunch, you're connecting with leadership and partner teams — providing crisp updates on progress, flagging risks with proposed mitigations, and aligning on priorities. Your communication is timely, direct, and always solution-oriented. The afternoon brings the variety that keeps this role endlessly engaging. Perhaps you're evaluating a new site for feasibility, negotiating with a subcontractor on sequencing, or collaborating with your team on a process improvement that could shave weeks off delivery schedules globally. Throughout it all, you're surrounded by a diverse, upbeat team of construction professionals who share your passion for innovation. You'll mentor emerging talent, learn from specialists across disciplines — mechanical, electrical, architectural, commercial — and contribute to a culture where bold ideas are welcomed and ownership is celebrated. Your day ends knowing that every decision you made moved Australia's digital future forward. Tomorrow, you'll do it again — and find new ways to do it better. About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Benefits - Learning & development - AWS training and certification support, access to internal learning platforms. - Health, income protection and life cover - Amazon subsidises private health insurance premiums, and group salary continuance and life insurance are included at no cost to you. - Military differential pay launching in Australia - Australian employees taking defence reserve leave may receive up to 52 weeks of military differential pay to help cover the difference in pay while serving. - Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you and your family - mental health, financial coaching, legal questions, and everyday life events. - Family-building benefit - Access to Maven for fertility treatment, adoption support, surrogacy, and parenting coaching. - Amazon Extras & employee discount - cashback and discounts across hundreds of retail, fitness, travel, and lifestyle partners. Basic Qualifications - 7+ Years of work experience in design and construction management experience. - Experience in program management in mission critical facilities. - Experience in reading and interpreting construction related drawings for all disciplines. - Experience in carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. - Experience in mission critical projects (data centres, semi-conductor, hospitals, oil and gas). - Knowledge of Australian building codes and regulations including Fire Codes, Building Codes, Energy Efficiency Codes, Sanitary Codes and Safety Codes. - Previous vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution. - Experience in mechanical and electrical systems. Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.