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Design Manager - Hyperscale

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Job Description - Design Manager - Hyperscale

Company Description

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 hyperscale customers.

We are expanding our presence globally, including a new data centre in PJ, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that 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.

 

Job Description

As our Design Manager you’ll lead the planning and technical design of data centre projects, ensuring innovative, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with Hyperscale Data Centre requirements.

Here you’ll support the project delivery across all project phases from due diligence to handover with technical analysis and advice and coordinating multi-discipline teams to deliver the designs for high-performance resilient Data Centres with a focus on safety in design, buildability and prefabrication for speed of delivery and innovation in achieving both technical and commercial outcomes. 

Being our DM PM, you’ll work collaboratively with our Engineering and Design Centre of Excellence SMEs and sector leads, to achieve economies of scale and speed through standardised long lead, free issue equipment, application of lessons learned, NEXTDC design standards, briefs, process and scopes of services to improve speed, scale, security, sustainability, reliability, business case total cost of ownership and ROIC for hyperscale projects.

 

You’ll be responsible for the following areas:

  • Design Management
  • Culture and Leadership 
  • Safety Leadership
  • Project Planning
  • Risk Management  
  • Cost & Commercial Management
  • Quality Control

 

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers and specialty consultants
  • Ability to delegate responsibilities, foster a collaborative and productive work environment, and maintain the respect and engagement of the workforce
  • Capability to manage complex data centre designs and in-depth understanding of technical principals, construction methods, materials, best practices, building codes, regulations, and safety standards.  
  • Proficiency in design management and collaboration tools
  • Ability to anticipate potential issues (e.g., design improvements, changing customer needs, unforeseen subsurface conditions), implement proactive measures, and resolve problems when they do occur.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple design projects and sub-projects concurrently.

 

Your proven commercial experience will see you bringing:

  • 5+ years’ experience in Data Centre or mission critical design management
  • Degree in Architecture, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Structural/Civil Engineering, or other relevant industry qualification.
  • Experience working for Consulting Engineers, Principal Contractors or Client-side Design management

 

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

 

Additional Information

  • 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.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

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Next Dc

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies. NEXTDC is an exciting ASX...

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