Project Director – Hyperscale

About the Opportunity

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, only 15 years young and operating 17 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer’s digital infrastructure.

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Responsibilities

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

About You

As our Project Director you’ll provide leadership and direction to our project teams being ultimately responsible for the delivery of Data Centre Projects through the project cycles from initiation, planning and design, execution and handover.

Here you’ll work with design and engineering, planning authorities, principal contractor, equipment vendors, internal and external stakeholders to plan, direct, and manage the data centre development to meet the organisations objectives.

Eligibility

Demonstrated leadership qualities and an ability to lead and motivate and align multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders

Strong knowledge of Data Centre Development in NSW with experience with all authorities required for Data Centre authority approvals and connections

Capacity to manage complex data centre construction projects and in-depth understanding of construction methods, materials, best practices, building codes, regulations, and safety standards

Ability to delegate responsibilities, foster a collaborative and productive work environment, and maintain the respect and engagement of the workforce

Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools

Ability to interpret budgets, schedules, including final forecast cost estimation, cash flow management, and assess change order requests from consultants, general contractors, suppliers, and vendors

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and sub-projects concurrently

Benefits

• 10+ years’ experience in Data Centre or mission critical project or construction management
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or construction industry related qualification
• Project Management qualifications/certification/experience in Prince2, PMP or similar
• Experience working for Principal Contractors or in client-side construction project management will be highly regarded

About Company

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.

Additional Information

• 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.