As the Project Director for Customer Fitout delivery, you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving a high-performing, collaborative team culture to safely deliver highly specialised data centre fitout projects which includes Hyperscale, Colocation, Infrastructure Upgrades, capacity expansion projects across NEXTDC’s existing data centre portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Capital Works and assisting the Head of Site Development and Chief of Engineering & Design, the Project Director will have extensive experience in the construction of data centres or similar facilities, including a strong understanding of mission critical infrastructure, with a proven ability to safely deliver projects, on time, on budget, and to high quality, while achieving business case objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the technical team to design customised solutions that meet the customer's needs while aligning with the data centre’s capabilities and infrastructure requirements for the fitout including space allocation, power density, cooling needs, and security protocols, through regular communication and meetings
- Coordinate with Customer Stakeholders to establish strong working relationships with key customer representatives and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction by striving to exceed customer expectations by delivering a high-quality fitout that meets or surpasses their requirements and addressing any feedback or complaints promptly.
- Provide client-side oversight and direction to the project team, to achieve the end-to-end implementation of new data centre solutions, embedding a strong safety culture, and driving operational and business improvement initiatives.
- Lead and oversee development of pre-construction planning activities including design coordination, budgeting, scheduling and procurement, including the engagement and oversight of the Principal Contractor to undertake Early Contractor involvement processes
- Undertake the role of Principal’s Representative for the building contracts, acting as day-to-day interface with construction-related consultants and contractors for decision-making and stakeholder communications to ensure effective contract management
- Development and execution of project strategy documents, including the project controls plan, procurement strategy, communications, change management, and risk management plans to align with company goals and objectives.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimise project outcomes.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Prepare, write, and present regular project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Experience in leading the management and construction of data centre or technical fitout or other critical infrastructure projects with a capital expenditure projects.
- Good knowledge of local building codes and standards including town planning and authority processes.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of successfully developing, managing and empowering high-performing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, consult and deliver a quality service while effectively balancing client expectations with corporate requirements and directions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
By joining NEXTDC as a Project Director (Customer delivery – Fitout), you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the digital infrastructure landscape.
- Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy as we grow into emerging markets
- Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
- Great opportunities to further progress within our company (grow as we grow)
Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.
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