Project Manager - Hyperscale

TLDR

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of data centre development projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications and project deadlines.

As our Data Centre Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of data centre development projects from their initiation to successful completion. You will work with the Principal Contractor and design and engineering consultants to plan, direct, and manage the data centre construction ensuring adherence to design specifications, cost plan, programme, quality standards, with a paramount focus on safety. 

In this role you will work with all project stakeholders during planning, construction, commissioning and handover. You will enable them to reliably deliver NEXTDC data centre projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

 

You’ll be responsible for the following areas:

  • Project Planning
  • Design Management
  • Risk Management  
  • Cost & Commercial Management
  • Safety Leadership
  • Quality Control
  • Culture and Leadership 

 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers and specialty consultants
  • Ability to delegate responsibilities, foster a collaborative and productive work environment, and maintain the respect and engagement of the workforce
  • Capability to manage complex data centre designs and in-depth understanding of technical principals, construction methods, materials, best practices, building codes, regulations, and safety standards
  • Proficiency in reading and accurately interpreting technical documents, specifications, and schematics
  • Knowledge of data centre design principles, including power, cooling, space, IT infrastructure, and resilience
  • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Aconex, Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Revit) and general office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) 
  • Ability to anticipate potential issues (e.g., design improvements, changing customer needs, unforeseen subsurface conditions), implement proactive measures, and resolve problems when they do occur
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and sub-projects concurrently

 

Your proven commercial experience will see you bringing:

  • 5+ years’ experience in Data Centre or mission critical design management
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or construction industry related qualification
  • Experience working for Principal Contractors or client-side project management will be highly regarded

 

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our journey now and be an integral part of our ongoing success. 

 

  • 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
  • Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices
  • Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
  • Great opportunities to 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.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

NEXTDC designs, builds, and operates next-generation data centres across Australia, focusing on environmentally efficient infrastructure to meet the needs of local and international companies. With 17 state-of-the-art facilities in major cities, NEXTDC is committed to supporting the high-tech digital landscape and is poised for national and international expansion.

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