Services & Commissioning Manager

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 customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100 listed technology company, only 16 years young and operating 18 data centres across 8 major cities in Australia and Malaysia, 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

Here at NEXTDC we design and build some of the most advanced data centres in the Asia Pacific, and the Services Manager sits at the centre of getting the critical infrastructure right. You'll own the delivery and commissioning of all critical equipment across our mission critical projects, working alongside principal contractors, service trades, commissioning agents and our own Engineering and Design leads.

This is a hands on, client side role where safety, program and quality all sit with you. If you enjoy complex builds with real accountability and want your work to stand behind Australia's digital infrastructure, this is it.

• Client side services and commissioning leadership on new build data centre projects
• Own the installation and commissioning program from planning through to handover
• Work directly with principal contractors, trades, vendors and consultants
• Uptime Institute Tier III and Tier IV environments,
• Data Centre multi level structured commissioning
• Genuine influence over design, cost and constructability decisions
• Safety first culture with visible executive support

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing 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 and engineering out 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, and ensuring compliance with NEXTDC and customer commissioning acceptance processes

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

• 5+ years in data centre or mission critical project or construction management
• Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical services installation
• Project management certification such as PRINCE2 or PMP
• Sound knowledge of data centre design principles across power, cooling, space and IT infrastructure, plus Tier III/IV and Data Centre commissioning
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams of contractors, vendors and consulting engineers, with strong communication and relationship building skills
• Proficient with Aconex, Procore, MS Project or P6, Bluebeam and Revit

• 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.

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