Project Director

A Snapshot 

As Project Director reporting to our Development Manager, you will work closely with our Development team, making an impact in a number of ways: 

• Responsible for AirTrunk’s program management team in Melbourne as we expand our operations 
• Work with AirTrunk partners and customers to develop scope and designs for the seamless implementation and execution of the office and data hall fit outs 
• Liaise with and support the Development Manager and senior management on client and customer proposals to ensure that there is seamless transition once projects are implemented  
• Develop strong partnerships with general contractors and other vey vendors 

Your Day to Day 

• Project manage and oversee preflight and inflight construction related activities for new builds and fit out projects, including the ownership of the project scope, safety, quality, timeline and budget  
• Providing leadership and support for AirTrunk's project management teams 
• Management and liaising with internal teams and senior management on time and cost for potential client proposals 
• Management of the project programme to ensure all key objectives are met as well as contractor and customer milestones as per contract 
• Facilitate and be the main point of contact for any development related items or issues for the business and customers 
• Liaise closely with the General Contractor and suppliers on a weekly basis to make sure all outcomes are being met 
• Work with the PMO to influence internal stakeholders to achieve near and long term development objectives 
• Risk management for the project(s) from end to end, including partnering with external parties to minimise risk on all project aspects and the implementation of timely strategic mitigation measures 
• Review constructability of electrical and mechanical system designs associated with the construction of new data centres or the optimization of existing ones 
• Build and manage project scope, equipment requirements and assist with proposals and capital requests
• Liaise with project team and internal partners to ensure timely resolution of project risk and issues 
• Track project progress, ensure safety; identify and lead quality and report cost, schedule and scope issues 
• Oversight into the development and review tender packages, including building scope of works, bid templates, tender evaluations, reviews and recommendations 
• Ownership of cost management, including developing and providing cost reporting, including cash flows and cost to complete reports 
• Together with the Contracts Manager, review vendor claims, including payment claims, invoices, variations and time related claims 
• Own and run reporting to management, the board and external parties 
• Manage handover of completed projects to operations 
• Handle customer and contractor access during the construction phase and collaborate with operations teams 
• Assist in continued improvement of programme processes and design standard 

Requirements 

• 15+ years' construction experience in large scale construction  
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical/electrical/civil/structural engineering, project/construction management, is a plus 
• Experience working for a data centre operator/previous hyperscale or cloud provider in the APAC market 
• Exceptionally flexible and forward-thinking as you have to be ready for a continuous change in direction  
• Results focused and a “get things done” approach