Data Centre Project Manager

Equans Electrical and Communications is expanding and is looking for an ambitious and driven individual with electrical/data comms to launch our data centre capability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our exceptionally skilled national team in a data centre delivery capacity where you can grow the business and build your own team.

This is a rare chance to make a name for yourself in the data centre build and delivery space.

About Us

Equans is part of a global, technical services leader, and part of the Bouygues Group. Our local team of qualified technicians and support staff delivers value for customers by balancing cost, risk and performance, while having access to a global network of experts. We design and provide customised solutions for our clients to support them in their energy, industrial and digital transitions.

With highly qualified employees across 20+ locations in Australia and New Zealand, we provide excellent technical know-how in design, installation and maintenance, with a unique combination of skills in Mechanical, Fire Protection, AV and Electrical and Communications Services.

The Opportunity on Offer

The successful candidate will be driving new business and growing the Equans Data Centre division with the full support of the Equans Electrical and Communications business. In this role the incumbent will have the full backing and professional support of our well-established project team in our Fairfield office.

This is an opportunity for you to step into a data centre delivery role, where you can build your own team and vision for the Equans Data Centre business.

Equans are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to grow the data centre business within Equans from inception to success, with an initial focus on small project works (e.g., hall fit outs, etc.) valued between $10k & $1m, all with a view to growing over time to provide our clients with a significantly larger data centre offering.

About You

• Have a pro-active attitude to safety and promote a safety first culture.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with project stakeholders.
• You work in an operational capacity, in a supervisor, estimator or project manager role.
• You have management experience or are ready to take that step up into a project management role.
• You are looking for an opportunity for career growth and development.
• You are looking for an organisation that is willing to put in the time and investment into training you and giving you the opportunity to grow.
• You are ambitious and have the energy and drive to source and deliver new works.
• You will be well presented with good communication skills, excellent rational and logical skills and an even demeanour.
• You are a self stater that has delivery credibility and an understanding of the importance that ethics and governance play in working for a global organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• A-grade licensed electrician.
• Open cabling registration (with structured endorsements) preferred.
• Previous experience working as a supervisor, estimator or project manager.
• Previous work in a delivery role and people leadership experience required.
• Familiarity with data centre infrastructure, including communications and power reticulation and distribution, grounding data hall configurations and rack layout and labelling systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards, including NEC (National Electrical Code), Australian Standards and local regulations.

Next Steps

If you are interested and meet the selection criteria apply with an up-to-date resume via the application instructions on this website. We thank you for your interest in working for Equans and advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we can only accept applications from those with full working rights in Australia.

Equans is an EEO employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.

We will not be engaging the services of a Recruitment Agency and ask all interested candidates to apply directly via this advertisement.