Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project schedules, project budget, and execution plans for hyperscale data center builds.
- Coordinate design development with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure constructability and alignment with client requirements.
- Oversee procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and long-lead items.
- Ensure all construction works are executed in line with design specifications, industry codes, and client expectations.
- Manage the project budget and allocate financial resources effectively.
- Set clear goals for engineers, technicians, and vendors to monitor performance and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Oversee workforce planning, training, and succession planning to support both day-to-day operations and future project needs.
- Optimize workflows and resource utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Identify potential risks, obstacles, and roadblocks, and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
- Lead root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and workplace safety standards.
- Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and milestones to senior management and clients.
- Support client onboarding, address technical concerns, and ensure a high level of client trust in service delivery.
- Track project progress against schedule, budget, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct regular site reviews, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Monitor vendor and contractor performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
- Implement project management tools and methodologies for efficient reporting and decision-making.
- Ensure successful completion of projects within budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Lead commissioning, integrated system testing (IST), and final handover to operations teams.
- Ensure thorough documentation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and certification records.
- Capture lessons learned to apply continuous improvement for future projects.
Requirements
Degree / Diploma with at least 7 years of experience in project / engineering / construction management, preferably in data centre or critical environment.Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards and technical specifications, with high level of accuracy and attention to detail in execution and documentation.Proficiency in leading team, vendors, and projects in 24 / 7 environment.Familiarity with industry standards & sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives (Uptime Tier, TIA-942, Singapore Standards, GreenMark etc.)Experience in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Certification in workplace safety (eg. WSQ, WSH) preferred.Positive proactive attitude and ethical behaviour.Good leadership and team player with ability to work independently and resolve challenges in a fast-paced environment.Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative and people management skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Tell employers what skills you have
Microsoft Office
Construction Management
Construction
Operational Excellence
Business Continuity
Ability To Work Independently
Workforce Planning
Vendor Contracts
Energy Efficiency
Attention to Detail
Accountability
Corrective Maintenance
Microsoft Word
Disaster Recovery
Commissioning