Senior Contracts Manager - Development

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Japan's (APJ) 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 APJ region. This is just the beginning

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

As the Senior Contracts Manager - Development, you will report to the Construction Commercial Director, and work closely with the rest of the Development team, making your mark in a number of ways:

You will provide leadership and advice to support the delivery teams in all aspects of commercial and contract issues across the entire lifecycle of our data centre developments
You will negotiate sophisticated contracts at the highest levels of the business, both domestically and internationally, including the development and management of all contractual documentation

Your Day to Day
Lead procurement and contracting strategies for existing and new regions
Lead contract, cost and claims management across AirTrunk Development projects, as the first point of escalation for day-to-day matters for in-flight projects
Resolve contract interpretation issues and disputes in a creative manner, balancing both parties objectives and the long-term implications of changes or solutions
Develop and handle effective and streamlined processes and procedures and develop metrics quantifying performance across all projects
Assist with innovations, initiatives and continuous improvements sought at increasing time and costs efficiencies of the delivery of our data centres
Develop sophisticated business cases and analysis to management
Develop and review tender packages including developing scope of works, bid templates, tender evaluations, reviews, and recommendations
Concurrently handle multiple projects including new data centre buildings and capital improvement projects associated with existing data centres
Travel to data centre sites both domestic and internationally for project initiation, project reviews and audits, constructability reviews, commissioning, project close out, and the like as required.

Requirements

Required:

A relevant or equivalent degree such as Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 10 years work experience
Strong understanding of contract management and administration with a sound understanding of contract law
Strong communication, negotiation, contract drafting and presentation skills
Shown success in directing and influencing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver high quality outcomes
Shown leadership and problem-solving skills
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication skills in English and have an attention to detail and be able to maintain high quality standards

Preferred:

5 years experience in a commercial leadership role
Built and led a successful team
Has experience with fast track design/build projects
Has international experience (ideally APAC) with significant exposure to Contracts +SGD$150m

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.

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