Senior Project Manager

About Tate

Tate is a leader in data centre infrastructure solutions. Tate's expertise spans cooling solutions, containment systems, structural ceilings, and raised access flooring, helping customers deliver complex data centre projects safely, efficiently, and at scale.

Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Tate's data centre infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, delivery teams, and external partners, the Senior Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while effectively managing risks, dependencies, resources, and stakeholder expectations

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent construction projects from tender award to completion.

• Define project strategy, methodology, and delivery plans in alignment with client requirements.

• Provide direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontracted teams.

• Ensure project milestones, programme dates, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

• Oversee procurement, long-lead items, logistics, and resource planning.

2. Commercial & Financial Management

• Set and manage project budgets, cash flow, and cost control processes.

• Oversee variations, claims, EOTs, and commercial negotiations.

• Ensure contracts and subcontracts are executed within risk parameters and company standards.

• Work closely with the commercial team to maximise project profitability and mitigate risk.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary senior point of contact for builders, consultants, and key clients.

• Drive positive relationships, repeat business, and client satisfaction.

• Manage communications, reporting, and escalation of critical issues.

4. People Leadership

• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Engineers, and site personnel.

• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, performance reviews, and training initiatives.

• Build a strong, collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability.

5. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion WHS standards and ensure compliance with legislation and company systems.

• Oversight of QA/QC procedures, ITPs, commissioning, and handover documentation.

• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident reviews.

6. Strategy & Business Improvement

• Contribute to business growth, capability development, and process optimisation.

• Support tender submissions, methodology development, and high-level programming.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency, system improvement, and innovation.

Skills & Experience Required

• 10+ years experience in construction project management, ideally as a PM and Senior PM.

• Background working for a specialist sub-contractor (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, façade, fit-out, or data centre works).

• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge (AS 4000, D&C, or similar).

• Proven ability to deliver large, complex, fast-paced projects.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• High-level understanding of WHS, QA, and project controls.

• Experience in data centres, mission-critical environments, or tier-1/2 contractor environments highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (preferred).

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., WHS, PM, leadership programs).

Why Join Us

• Lead high-profile, technically complex projects.

• Work with a growing, well-respected subcontractor in the data centre sector.

• Strong pipeline of work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to shape the business.