Construction Manager, CSA

DayOne Data Centers Ltd.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. in Malaysia seeks an experienced CSA Construction Manager to represent the client across Civil, Structural, and Architectural scopes for a mission-critical data center project.

You will supervise contractors, ensure compliance with local codes and design standards, and coordinate closely with M&E teams. The role offers exposure to high-performance data center environments and a path toward broader project management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of CSA experience.
• Experience with CSA-MEP interfaces; data center or semiconductor plant exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client in overseeing all CSA construction activities, ensuring adherence to design intent, programme, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor and review the main contractor’s execution of structural, architectural, and external works across all project phases.
• Attend site inspections, technical meetings, and progress reviews to ensure timely delivery of CSA scope.
• Facilitate coordination between CSA and M&E teams, particularly for builder’s works.
• Act as the client’s on-site representative, liaising with main contractor, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Monitor contractor progress against the master schedule and flag risks or delays.
• Participate in change order assessments, cost reviews, and technical clarifications.
• Review and comment on technical submittals, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and progress claims.
• Maintain up-to-date records of site progress, NCRs, RFIs, and site observations.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the client’s project management and design teams.

Skills

CSA Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Site Coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Architectural Degree

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented CSA Construction Manager to represent the client in overseeing all Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) aspects of a mission-critical data center project. This role involves supervising contractors, ensuring compliance with local regulations and design standards, and coordinating closely with M&E teams. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to support or transition into M&E oversight roles as the project progresses through installation and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Oversight & Execution Monitoring

Represent the client in overseeing all CSA construction activities, ensuring adherence to design intent, programme, safety, and quality standards. Monitor and review the main contractor’s execution of structural, architectural, and external works across all project phases. Attend site inspections, technical meetings, and progress reviews to ensure timely delivery of CSA scope.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all CSA works comply with relevant local codes and standards. Review and approve contractor-submitted QA/QC procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and method statements. Support environmental health and safety oversight aligned with local safety standards and corporate EHS protocols.

Coordination with M&E and Cross-Disciplinary Support

Facilitate coordination between CSA and M&E teams, particularly for builder’s works (e.g. openings, equipment foundations, cable routing provisions). Support M&E construction and commissioning phases by managing interface issues and ensuring structural/architectural readiness. Opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary experience and support M&E package oversight for candidates interested in a broader project management path.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

Act as the client’s representative on-site, liaising with the main contractor, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve issues promptly. Monitor contractor progress against the master schedule and flag risks or delays to the project manager. Participate in change order assessments, cost reviews, and technical clarifications.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review and comment on technical submittals, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and progress claims.
• Maintain up-to‑date records of site progress, non‑conformance reports (NCRs), RFIs, and site observations.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the client’s project management and design teams.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of CSA experience
• Strong understanding of CSA-MEP interfaces; prior involvement in data center or semiconductor plant projects is highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Indonesia's construction regulations
• Familiarity with cleanroom design, industrial finishes, and vibration/settlement control for critical environments.
• Proficient in interpreting architectural and structural drawings, with working knowledge of MEP builder’s work and coordination.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next‑gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost‑effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting‑edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.

Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer‑first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.