Construction Manager, CSA

DayOne; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers in Malaysia seeks an experienced CSA Construction Manager to oversee civil, structural, and architectural works on a mission-critical data center project. You will supervise contractors, ensure compliance with local codes, and coordinate with M&E teams.

The role requires a civil or structural engineering degree and at least 8 years in CSA, with strong interface management and site leadership.

Qualifications

• 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, mission-critical or semiconductor plant projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CSA construction activities, ensuring design intent, programme, safety and quality.
• Review contractor execution of structural, architectural, and external works across all phases.
• Coordinate with M&E teams; manage interfaces and builder’s works.
• Liaise with main contractor, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, NCRs, RFIs and provide regular project updates.

Skills

CSA Management

Site supervision

Contractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture

Job description

About DayOne Data Centers DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

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 in Malaysia. 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

1. 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.

2. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all CSA works comply with Singapore’s BCA, SCDF, MOM, NEA, and 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 WSH Act and corporate EHS protocols.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

• 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, Mission critical or semiconductor plant projects is highly advantageous.

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.