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NEXTDC Construction Project Director
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Job DescriptionAs a Construction Project Director within NEXTDC’s Colocation Development team, you will hold full accountability for the successful delivery of major data centre developments.   This senior leadership role spans the entire project lifecycle – from design finalisation, procurement, construction and operational handover.  You will set the standard for safety and excellence, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects to achieve scope, budget, schedule, and quality outcomes.   Acting as the Principal’s Representative, you will manage critical stakeholder relationships, ensure safety and governance compliance and risk frameworks are firmly embedded, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.  Your leadership will empower teams, foster innovation, and achieve excellence across all aspects of project delivery.     Reporting to the Head of Capital Works and assisting the Chief Development Officer – Colocation, and the Chief of Engineering & Design, the Development Director will have extensive experience in the construction of data centres or similar facilities, including a strong understanding of mission critical infrastructure, with a proven ability to safely deliver projects, on time, on budget, and to high quality, while achieving business case objectives.      This role may be offered at either Project Director or Senior Project Manager level, depending on the candidate’s experience. We highly prefer candidates with backgrounds in pharmaceutical, hospital, defense, laboratories or other mission-critical environments.Key Responsibilities:   Leadership & Safety – Embed a safety-first culture, championing zero harm throughout design, construction and operations.   Governance & Risk – Establish and implement governance frameworks, oversee compliance, and proactively manage risk registers.   Financial & Commercial – Lead project budgets, cashflow, procurement strategies, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment to business objectives.   Programme Delivery – Direct the overall development programme, optimise timelines, monitor progress, and drive corrective action to accelerate outcomes.   Design & Authorities – Oversee design finalisation, authority approvals, and regulatory compliance, maintaining strong stakeholder and community engagement.   Stakeholder Engagement – Act as key interface for customer, internal and external stakeholders, providing clear reporting and ensuring alignment to business goals.     Innovation & Improvement – Mentor teams, drive accountability, and embed continuous improvement in design, programme, safety and cost methodologies.   

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