Head of Data Center Construction

Damac Properties; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMAC Properties is seeking an executive leader to drive data center construction projects in Indonesia, providing strategic direction across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.

The role requires coordinating civil, structural, MEP, ELV and data-center systems, managing multi-disciplinary teams, controlling budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and client requirements while coordinating with clients and partners for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for data center construction projects.
• Oversee the complete construction lifecycle from pre-construction, design coordination, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning through final handover.
• Establish project execution strategies, construction methodologies, schedules, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Lead and manage construction management teams, project managers, construction managers, engineers, supervisors, and support functions.
• Coordinate multiple contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and specialist vendors.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor overall project progress, critical milestones, schedule performance, and construction productivity.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and potential delays and implement mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, architectural, MEP, ELV, security, and specialist data center systems.
• Oversee the installation and integration of critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, UPS, generators, switchgear, BMS, EPMS, fire protection, and telecommunications systems.
• Ensure effective coordination of long-lead equipment procurement and delivery with the construction schedule.
• Review and approve construction plans, programs, logistics strategies, and major project deliverables.
• Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for testing, IST, and final client acceptance.
• Oversee quality management and ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, variations, claims, forecasts, and cost-control measures.
• Participate in commercial negotiations and support the management of contractor and subcontractor contracts.
• Lead project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior stakeholders.
• Provide regular executive-level reports covering project progress, schedule, cost, risks, quality, safety, and key decisions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners.
• Ensure construction documentation, as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, and handover documentation are completed and properly controlled.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and lessons learned across data center construction projects.

Job description

DAMAC Properties is seeking an executive leader to drive data center construction projects in Indonesia, providing strategic direction across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.

The role requires coordinating civil, structural, MEP, ELV and data-center systems, managing multi-disciplinary teams, controlling budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and client requirements while coordinating with clients and partners for successful delivery.