Assistant Project Manager - Data Center

RightHirePlus; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to support a large-scale data center project in Johor Bahru. The successful candidate will assist in project planning, coordination, budgeting, and compliance with safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic and collaborative work environment, contributing to cutting-edge data center projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Career growth and professional development support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or data center infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with data center systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale data center project. The ideal candidate will assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Support:

1. Assist the Project Manager in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets for data center projects.

2. Track project milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities to ensure timely completion.

3. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

4. Prepare and maintain project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and risk registers.

Construction & Technical Oversight:

1. Support the review of design drawings, specifications, and construction documents for data center infrastructure.

2. Assist in monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with design standards, codes, and safety regulations.

3. Conduct site visits and inspections to verify work quality and progress.

Stakeholder & Communication Management:

1. Facilitate communication between project teams, clients, and third-party vendors.

2. Help resolve project-related issues and escalate critical concerns to the Project Manager as needed.

Budget & Resource Management:

1. Assist in tracking project expenditures and ensuring adherence to the approved budget.

2. Support procurement processes, including vendor evaluations and contract management.

3. Help manage resource allocation (labor, materials, equipment) to optimize efficiency.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

2. 2+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or data center infrastructure projects.

3. Familiarity with data center systems (power distribution, cooling, networking, security) is a plus.

4. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

1. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center projects with a growing organization.

2. Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

3. Career growth and professional development support.