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CDC

Design Project Manager – Data Centres

CDC

. Lead design delivery across multiple large-scale data centre projects .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in design management and multidisciplinary design delivery, particularly in large-scale data centre projects. Strong ability to coordinate technical disciplines, manage stakeholders, and drive project outcomes while ensuring safety and compliance.

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Design ManagementMultidisciplinary Design DeliveryStakeholder ManagementEngineering Design CoordinationProject Outcome Delivery

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Hard Skills
Architectural DesignStructural DesignMechanical DesignElectrical DesignConstruction ManagementRisk MitigationDocumentation ManagementPlanning and ConsentingSafety in DesignContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in ArchitectureDegree in Civil EngineeringDegree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Electrical EngineeringNV1 Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Data CentresCritical InfrastructureBuilt EnvironmentsDesign ConsultantsContractors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead design delivery across multiple large-scale data centre projects
  • Manage A&E consultants and multidisciplinary design teams
  • Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and specialist design inputs
  • Drive design programmes and deliverables, ensuring documentation is produced on time and to a high standard
  • Manage planning, consenting and building permit activities with internal teams and external authorities
  • Review designs to improve constructability and mitigate programme and financial risk
  • Champion Safety in Design, collaboration and continuous improvement throughout the design and construction lifecycle
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and vendors from concept and planning through construction

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in design management or multidisciplinary design delivery, ideally across data centres, major construction, critical infrastructure or other complex built environments
  • Strong understanding of engineering design and coordination of multiple technical disciplines
  • Demonstrated experience driving project outcomes, managing design consultants, contractors and competing project priorities
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to drive teams towards key design milestones
  • Degree or relevant qualification in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly regarded
  • Australian Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance
  • Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • CDC Academy — specialised training courses and professional development
  • CDC Day — an additional day of paid leave dedicated to health and wellbeing
  • Parental Leave — inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements
  • Volunteer Leave — 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity
  • Employment Assistance Program — comprehensive Employee Assistance Program support for employees and families
  • CDC Social Events — inclusive events for staff and families, including BBQs, family picnics and community events