Commercial Manager

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 Commercial Manager based in our HQ in Tokyo, you will report to senior management and work closely with various teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region, making your mark in a number of ways:  You will negotiate complex contracts, including the development and management of all contractual documentation, and provide support as a trusted business partner to the delivery teams on commercial and contracts issues across the entire lifecycle of AirTrunk data centre developments  You will resolve contract interpretation issues and disputes in a creative manner, balancing both parties’ objectives and the long-term implications of changes and solutions  You will lead innovations, initiatives and continuous improvements aimed at increasing quality, time, and cost efficiencies of the delivery of AirTrunk data centres  Your Day to Day   Lead contract, cost and claims management and strategy across Japan projects, partnering with the development team to resolve all 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  Proactively onboard new vendors for Japan region  Lead project close outs across region and conduct project lesson learned analysis upon all project completions  Develop and manage effective and streamlined processes and procedures and develop metrics quantifying performance across all projects  Assist with innovations, initiatives and continuous improvements aimed at increasing time and costs efficiencies of the delivery of our data centres  Assist with preparing  business cases and analysis to management  Develop and review tender packages including developing scope of works, bid templates, tender evaluations, reviews, contracts negotiation and recommendations  Concurrently manage 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   A relevant degree such as Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Engineering (or similar) with a minimum of 7 years' work experience in the construction industry  Strong understanding of contract management and administration with a sound understanding of contract law  Strong communication, negotiation, contract drafting and presentation skills  Demonstrated success in directing and influencing multi‐disciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver high quality outcomes  Demonstrable leadership and problem-solving skills  Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to online collaboration tools  Bilingual in Japanese and English. Have an attention to detail and be able to maintain high quality standards  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 mailto: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.** Offices: Roppongi, Tokyo (TOKHQ - Roppongi);