Construction Project Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of data centre infrastructure projects. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the organization's goals.

The successful candidate will bring a strong construction background with the ability to be actively involved throughout the project lifecycle, including design coordination, installation oversight, on-site construction support, and commissioning phases.

The successful candidate will also be proactive in identifying and mitigating project risks, optimizing resources, and ensuring continuous improvement across the project lifecycle

This role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and will be a onsite role. This role will involve travel in Malaysia as well as international travel across Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Ownership and Execution: Manage all aspects of data centre infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget from initiation through installation and final commissioning.
• Ensure installation practices align with engineering specifications, industry standards, and project quality requirements.
• Construction & Site Coordination: Provide support during on-site construction and installation phases, coordinating with contractors, site teams, and engineering personnel to ensure works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project documentation.
• Commissioning and System Handover: Support and coordinate commissioning activities, including system checks, testing, validation, and final project handover documentation to ensure operational readiness and compliance with project requirements.
• Define Project Scope and Objectives: Work with senior stakeholders, clients, and vendors to establish clear project scopes, goals, and deliverables.
• Resource and Schedule Management: Plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure the project stays on track. Monitor project schedules and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external vendors to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables. Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring minimal impact on timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all project deliverables meet required quality standards and are completed according to client, engineering, and product specifications.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress, provide regular updates to senior management, and report on key metrics such as timelines, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Vendor and Client Relationship Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and clients, ensuring that contractual obligations are met and expectations are managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Works with: APAC Project Team, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, External Vendors, and Clients.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or similar project management certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management, with a proven track record of managing medium to large-scale infrastructure projects (preferably in data centres, HVAC systems, or mechanical construction environments).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate teams, make informed decisions under pressure, and collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing client relationships at various levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats, including technical discussions, reporting, documentation, and correspondence with colleagues and clients. Capable of understanding complex instructions, participating in meetings, and preparing detailed reports or presentations.