Director, Prefabrication Airtrunk Hq

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 sights on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APJ 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 the Director, Prefabrication & Innovation, you will report to the Vice President, Development and collaborate closely with the Development, Product, Technology and Operations teams, making your mark in a number of ways:
Design and implement a scalable prefabrication strategy to support AirTrunk's rapid expansion across the APAC region, enhancing speed-to-market and operational efficiency.
Build and lead a high-performing team of prefabrication and innovation specialists, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Drive the integration of DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles into the design and delivery of hyperscale data centres, ensuring seamless coordination across design, procurement, and construction.
Champion innovation and emerging technologies that improve safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in prefabricated construction.
Act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including design consultants, contractors, and manufacturing partners, to align prefabrication strategies with project and business objectives.
Your Day to Day
Innovate and advance the use of prefabricated products, services, and methods throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Create awareness of prefabrication and off-site construction opportunities by engineering, evaluating, estimating, and communicating opportunities for business adoption.
Lead and manage DfMA Prefab MEP projects, ensuring seamless integration of design, production, and installation processes for MEP systems.
Review building designs and assess the buildability of MEP systems and prefabricated structures, considering plant installation and replacement strategies to optimize data centre design.
Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality standards.
Analyse procurement strategies and lead time impacts to optimize project timelines through prefabrication.
Identify and evaluate new technologies and innovative methodologies to enhance safety, quality, time, and cost outcomes, and drive Safety in Design.
Engage with new and existing partners to innovate and continuously improve solutions, advancing and developing for future design adoption.
Support project teams in developing Prefabrication Execution Plans and strategies for effective project delivery in implementation.
Partner with Design and Preconstruction teams to define prefabrication scopes and contribute to the Basis of Design.
Participate in BIM coordination to ensure accurate representation of prefabricated components.
Facilitate communication between manufacturers and project teams to align on technical and logistical requirements.
Conduct site and vendor visits to assess capabilities and ensure alignment with project goals.
Build and lead a high-performing team focused on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Capture, share, and apply lessons learned to refine prefabrication strategies and best practices.
Manage the tendering and onboarding process for prefabrication vendors and partners.
Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to enhance system performance and cost efficiency.
Ensure all prefabrication activities comply with relevant codes, regulations, and authority requirements.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
Travel to project sites as necessary to support execution and stakeholder engagement.
Have a strong understanding of various project delivery models and the integration of prefabrication within those frameworks.
Demonstrate a passion for innovation and advancing prefabrication practices in the construction industry.
Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to actively listen, collaborate, and engage with cross-functional teams and industry experts.
Maintain an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify, evaluate, and develop new prefabrication products and solutions.
Show a strong commitment to customer service, focusing on both internal and external stakeholder satisfaction.
Be a confident and persuasive communicator, capable of negotiating and influencing at all organizational levels.
Be highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Coordinate across diverse teams and manage multiple concurrent projects, with strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
Exhibit exceptional planning, time management, and organizational skills.
Maintain a professional attitude with persuasive skills in making things happen.
Be willing and able to travel as required to support project and business needs.
Preferred requirements:
Extensive technical expertise in construction, with deep industry knowledge specific to data centre environments.
Proven experience in ACS (Architectural, Civil, Structural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) coordination.
Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
Significant hands-on experience in prefabrication, particularly in mission-critical or high-tech infrastructure.
Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with experience reviewing supply agreements and managing procurement and logistics.
Background in cost management and the ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform prefabrication strategies.
Regional experience across Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and design tools such as AutoCAD and Navisworks.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
Experience with seismic design considerations in prefabricated systems.
Demonstrated success working within matrixed organizational structures.
Self-starter with a quick learning curve and the ability to adapt to evolving project and business requirements.
The AirTrunk Culture
Working at AirTrunk is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. While helping scale our region's digital future, we'll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.
The pace at AirTrunk is electrifying. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day, living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.
Every AirTrunker brings their unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions that matter. We ensure you have everything needed to make your mark and thrive in a flexible, safe working environment where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.
**To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees, or any other organization location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**
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