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Senior Project Manager

AirTrunk · Melbourne

Posted 5/19/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company? AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning… Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.   A Snapshot    As a  Senior  Project Manager, you will report to the  Project Director  and work closely with the   rest of the Development team, making your mark in  a number of  ways:    W ork with  AirTrunk   team  to develop scope and designs for the seamless implementation and execution of  contract.    Manage and oversee the delivery of projects, ensuring the safe delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.   Providing strong leadership, strategic planning, and coordination with cross-functional teams, both internal and external.   Liaise with and support the Development team &  Pre-flight  team on preconstruction activities to ensure there is seamless transition once projects are implemented.   Drive and challenge the General Contractor and Consultant Teams to  achieve best for project results.    Lead  your  team and coordinate with  other  team across the campus to ensure all utilities , infrastructure ,  OSE  and data hall works are  executed as  required  for the various customers .    Roles and Responsibilities   The duties and responsibilities to be performed by the Secondee include but are not limited to:   Project Leadership : Take ownership, lead, and manage the construction phases of data  center  facilities, ensuring alignment with  AirTrunk  values and  objectives .   Safety:  Lead the construction team in  establishing  and maintaining a culture that promotes safety to the highest standards with the aim of constant improvement and safe delivery.   Quality Assurance : Ensure all installations are of the utmost quality and defect free at handover stage.   Programme & Milestone Tracking : Working closely with venders including management and monitoring of overall project programme to ensure adherence to key contract milestones and deadlines including early identification of  possible programme  risks and  establishing  mitigations as  required .   Budget and Cost Management:  Support team with reviewing of vendor claims, including payment claims, invoices, variations, and time related claims.   Stakeholder Management : Coordination and interaction with various project level stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, vendors, & internal team members to ensure the successful delivery of all project phases. Coordination with local authorities and utilities.   Risk Management : Identify & report potential risks and issues including partnering with external parties to develop mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns. Ensure onsite mitigation measures are being implemented and tracked.   Reporting : Provide regular updates to project management team on project progress including key risks and issues.  Ensuring reporting documents are completed with required timelines.   Commissioning & Handover : Provide support to the Services and Commissioning teams to ensure successful testing and commissioning, as well as coordination with Operations on final stages of construction and handing over of the facility.   Specific responsibilities include:   M anage General Contractor (GC)  contract  for cost, time,  safety  and  quality ;   M anage Owner Supplied Equipment (OSE)  contract for cost, time,  safety  and quality as well as  manage the design, procurement,  delivery  and  general  co-ordination  of OSE into the  works ;   M anage consultant  contract s  for cost, time,  safety  and quality ensuring the design programme is achieved, design  satisfies Air Trunk and Customer  requirements  and all supporting consultant efforts are provided to enable completion and certification of the  works ;   D esign issue resolution and co-ordination with  AirTrunk  design  manager;   Liaise between GC, Consultants and Customer to ensure any Customer design requirements and design changes are communicated and incorporated into the  works;     T rade letting reviews ,  co-ordination with the GC and Quantity Surveyor (QS)  to assess and approve trade lettings  in a timely  manner ;   C o-ordinate and review the cost management with the QS and  AirTrunk  development team  including monthly cost reporting and cash flow for e casting .   M anage program me   development   with GC, OSE and consultants  including identification of risks and opportunities  developing mitigation strategies for risks and realising  opportunities ;   Assist Contract team with   GC and Consultant  claims and variations , specifically entitlement and  assessment;     Assist Senior PM with all reporting requirements including fortnightly project status, customer  reporting  and programme  reporting ;     Facilitate  and  co-ordinate commissioning and handover of the project  in collaboration with the commissioning team ; and    A ll other duties and responsibilities which are  reasonably incidental  to the above and which the Secondee may be directed to perform by the  AirTrunk  from time to time.   Requirements     10 -15 +  years of construction management and or delivery experience     Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical/electrical/civil engineering or construction management    Experience working for a Data Centre operator/ previous  hyperscale or cloud provider in the APAC market.   E xperience working on fast track, large scale projects in a GC,  consultant  or developer capacity in the APAC market    Exceptionally flexible and forward-thinking   Experience managing high performing teams and coordinating works in a campus  environment   G oal oriented and have “get things done” attitude    H ave excellent communication skills in English     Thrive  with structured autonomy      The AirTrunk Culture    Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.   The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.   Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged. Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale .   **To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**

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