Senior Data Centre Project Director – Colocation

NextDC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be part of a fast-growing, future‑foc​

AI and digital infrastructure impact

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

NEXTDC, a leading Australian data centre company, seeks a Project Director for Colocation Development in Sydney. You will lead major data centre developments, manage multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, and ensure delivery on time, on budget and to high-quality standards.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will drive design finalisation, regulatory approvals and governance while fostering a safety-first culture and continuous improvement across programmes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years'' experience delivering large-scale, complex projects in data centres or critical infrastructure.
• Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field (property dev, construction, eng, arch).
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen and negotiation at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of building codes, regulatory approvals and authority processes.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture across design, construction and operations.
• Establish governance frameworks and proactively manage risk registers.
• Direct project budgets, cashflow, procurement strategies and reporting.
• Oversee the overall development programme and drive timely delivery.
• Manage design finalisation, authority approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Engage stakeholders and report progress to align with business goals.
• Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement in design, programme, safety and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Financial management

Safety culture

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in property development

Construction management

Engineering

Architecture

Job description

NEXTDC, a leading Australian data centre company, seeks a Project Director for Colocation Development in Sydney. You will lead major data centre developments, manage multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, and ensure delivery on time, on budget and to high-quality standards.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will drive design finalisation, regulatory approvals and governance while fostering a safety-first culture and continuous improvement across programmes.