About the Job
Founded in Australia in 2019, our mission is to create the most efficient AI infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability.
At Firmus, we are unique in our approach. We design, build, and operate a new class of digital infrastructure – the AI Factory. Through our model-to-grid technology approach, we have pushed the boundaries of multi-generational liquid cooling systems, energy management, AI software orchestration, and construction. Fo...
Our large-scale GPU cloud platform, Firmus AI Cloud, is purpose-built to deliver energy-efficient AI compute at scale to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead construction delivery of structured cabling, fibre optic infrastructure, rack and cabinet installation, cable containment and network equipment deployment.
Develop construction execution plans, installation methodologies, daily work plans and weekly look-ahead schedules aligned with the project master schedule.
Manage construction execution across the 4M (Manpower, Materials, Methods and Machinery).
Lead Site Engineers, Site Supervisors and subcontractors to deliver works safely, efficiently and to programme.
Review construction drawings, rack elevations, fibre routing plans, cable schedules, port maps and technical documentation to ensure buildability.
Manage RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications and field changes.
Monitor construction productivity, quality, safety, schedule and cost performance.
Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning support and project handover activities.
Prepare progress reports, risk registers, recovery plans and management updates.
Coordinate interfaces with Network Engineering, MEP, Civil, Architectural, Security, BMS/DCIM and Operations teams.
Technical Leadership
Act as the primary technical authority for network installation activities during construction.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Site Engineers, Site Supervisors and installation teams.
Interpret network drawings, rack elevations, cable routing plans and installation standards for field execution.
Review installation methodologies and ensure deployment complies with OEM and project standards.
Resolve field issues relating to structured cabling, fibre routing, rack layouts, network equipment installation and cable containment.
Mentor junior site engineers and supervisors on network installation best practices.
Coordinate design clarifications with the Network Engineering team when required.
Required Skills & Abilities
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Construction Management or related discipline.
Relevant certifications in structured cabling, fibre optics or networking are advantageous.
4–10 years' experience delivering network infrastructure construction and deployment projects.
Strong preference for candidates from Structured Cabling Contractors, Network Infrastructure Contractors, Telecommunications Contractors, Data Centre Fit-out Contractors or Systems Integrators.
Practical experience supervising network infrastructure installations including structured cabling, fibre optic systems, rack and cabinet deployment, network equipment installation, testing, commissioning support and subcontractor management.
Experience delivering brownfield and greenfield data centre projects is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge
Structured Cabling Systems (Copper & Fibre).
Fibre Optic Installation and Testing (OTDR, Insertion Loss).
Rack & Cabinet Installation.
Cable Containment Systems.
Leaf-Spine Data Centre Network Architecture.
Network Equipment Installation (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, OOB).
MMR, MDF, IDF and Meet-Me Room deployments.
Construction sequencing, testing, commissioning and operational handover.
Permanent full-time
