Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced **Project Manager** to support the delivery of large-scale data centre and mission-critical projects in Malaysia.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing projects from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. This is a **client-facing project management role**, requiring strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

### Key Responsibilities

* Lead the end-to-end delivery of data centre projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning and handover.

* Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing regular project updates and delivery support.

* Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, vendors and client stakeholders.

* Develop and monitor project programmes, ensuring projects remain on schedule and identifying potential delays and recovery measures.

* Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and financial performance against approved targets.

* Lead procurement activities, including tendering, contractor selection and management of long-lead equipment.

* Manage contract administration, variations, claims, extensions of time and other commercial matters.

* Coordinate design development, technical reviews, approvals and construction activities.

* Monitor contractor performance, site progress, quality and compliance with project requirements.

* Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

* Chair project meetings and ensure clear communication of actions, decisions and project requirements.

* Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, health and safety requirements.

* Oversee commissioning, testing, completion, defects management and final handover to the client.

* Prepare project reports covering programme, cost, risk, quality and overall project performance.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.

### Requirements

* Degree in **Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Project Management** or a related discipline.

* **6–10+ years of project management experience** within the construction or built environment sector.

* Proven experience delivering **data centre, mission-critical, high-tech or other complex MEP-intensive projects**.

* Strong understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction and handover.

* Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and specialist vendors.

* Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control, procurement and contract administration.

* Strong stakeholder and client management capabilities, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.

* Good understanding of MEP systems and the technical requirements of large-scale data centres.

* Experience working in a **client-side, consultancy or project management environment** is highly advantageous.

* Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project risks, variations and contractual issues.

* Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as **MS Project, Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject**.

### Desirable

* Experience with **hyperscale or large-scale data centre developments**.

* Experience working on fast-track or greenfield data centre projects.

* Exposure to international clients, consultants and contractors.

* Knowledge of international forms of contract such as **FIDIC, NEC or JCT**.

* PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional qualification.

* Experience with commissioning, integrated systems testing and data centre handover.

### Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a commercially aware and technically capable Project Manager who can operate confidently between the **client, consultant, contractor and wider project team**.

Candidates from a **project management consultancy, developer, main contractor or specialist construction environment** with strong data centre or mission-critical experience will be considered.