Project Manager - Data Center

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Data Center Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new, state-of-the-art data center facility in Johor. The ideal candidate will be an APAC-based professional with a strong construction and shell & core (CSA) background, who has successfully delivered at least one data center project from conception to commissioning. You will be the on-the-ground leader, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, to the highest standards of quality and safety, while effectively managing all stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution: Provide full project lifecycle management for the data center construction, with a focus on Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) components. Lead planning, procurement, execution, monitoring, and successful handover. Stakeholder & Team Management: Be a true "people person," fostering strong relationships with contractors, vendors, internal teams (design, engineering, operations), and local authorities. Lead, motivate, and manage the on-site project team and multiple subcontractors. Safety, Quality & Compliance Champion: Enforce a zero-harm safety culture. Ensure 100% compliance with all local (JKKP/ DOSH) and international safety regulations and building codes. Implement and audit rigorous quality control and assurance programs. Commercial & Financial Acumen: Develop, manage, and report on the project budget. Possess strong knowledge of commercial numbers to provide accurate P&L updates, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and change order management to senior management. Schedule & Risk Management: Develop and maintain the master project schedule. Proactively identify, mitigate, and report on project risks. Ensure timely delivery of all milestones. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience in mission-critical construction. Must have completed at least one full lifecycle data center project in a project management or senior site management role. Demonstrable experience in safety leadership and a stellar safety record. Strong commercial and financial skills, with experience presenting P&L updates and managing multi-million dollar budgets. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills—a proven "people person." Based in the APAC region and willing to be located in/relocate to Johor for the project duration. Professional proficiency in English. What We Offer A pivotal role in a high-visibility, strategic project for a leading organization. Competitive, regionally-aligned compensation and benefits package. A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for career growth. The chance to build a world-class infrastructure in a key APAC location.