Senior Data Centre Commissioning & Services Lead

NEXTDC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gifted share options

Hybrid work

Volunteer days

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NEXTDC designs and operates data centres across Australia and Asia Pacific, delivering critical infrastructure for local and international customers. The Services Manager sits at the centre of delivering and commissioning equipment across mission critical projects with engineers, contractors and vendors.

This is a hands-on client-side role where safety, program and quality sit with you. You will own installation and commissioning plans, manage the delivery chain, and influence design, cost and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centre or mission critical project management.
• Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or trade qualifications in installation.
• Project management certification such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
• Sound knowledge of data centre design principles across power, cooling, space and IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop installation and commissioning plans, detailed program and project phasing strategies.
• Managing the principal contractor, service trades, equipment vendors and consultants through delivery, commissioning and handover.
• Leading safety across design, construction, commissioning and operation, eliminating hazards as the first measure.
• Identifying and managing risk to the services installation ahead of program or cost impact.
• Working with cost and commercial managers on commissioning strategy, contract negotiation and vendor procurement and selection.
• Implementing quality control, defect management and site inspections, ensuring compliance with NEXTDC commissioning processes.

Skills

Leadership in projects

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Tools

Aconex

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

NEXTDC designs and operates data centres across Australia and Asia Pacific, delivering critical infrastructure for local and international customers. The Services Manager sits at the centre of delivering and commissioning equipment across mission critical projects with engineers, contractors and vendors.

This is a hands-on client-side role where safety, program and quality sit with you. You will own installation and commissioning plans, manage the delivery chain, and influence design, cost and