Construction Manager (Data Center)

Talent Recruit; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit in Johor Bahru seeks a hands-on Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery for AI/high-density data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit-out, containment, enabling works).

You will manage multi-trade teams and coordinate with contractors/ vendors, overseeing QA/QC, safety, and commissioning readiness, while driving reporting, progress, and turnover. This role is open to Malaysian citizens only; only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years leading data center or mission-critical construction delivery.
• Proven leadership of large multi-trade teams in high-pressure settings.
• Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction and handover.
• Competent with QA/QC, ITPs, NCRs, change control, punch lists.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based construction delivery for AI/high-density data center infra.
• Direct multiple contractors/vendors across MEP, controls, security, network.
• Own planning, permits, RAMS, ITPs, inspections, and progress verification.
• Drive interface management and sequencing to protect milestones.
• Maintain NCRs, punch lists, and progressive turnover.
• Lead safety culture: toolbox talks, audits, incident actions.
• Coordinate commissioning readiness with ops teams, test packs, redlines.
• Produce daily/weekly progress reports and escalation items.
• Support commercial with progress claims validation and variations.

Skills

Data center delivery

Leadership

MEP/critical systems construction

QA/QC processes

Site management

Stakeholder management

Procore/ACC/SharePoint exposure

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Construction Manager based in Johor Bahru to lead on‑site execution for high‑density Data Center facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead site‑based construction delivery for AI / high‑density data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit‑out, containment, enabling works).
• Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, CSA, controls/BMS, fire, security, network readiness, and specialist packages.
• Own construction planning and daily execution: site logistics, access control, permits, RAMS, ITP compliance, inspections, and progress verification.
• Drive interface management and sequencing across trades to protect critical milestones and remove blockers fast.
• Maintain strict quality discipline: NCR management, corrective actions, punch list closure, progressive turnover.
• Lead safety performance and culture: toolbox talks, audits, incident management, and corrective/preventative actions.
• Drive commissioning readiness with commissioning/ops teams: test readiness, SAT/FAT coordination support, test packs, redlines/as‑builts, and clean turnover.
• Produce clear site reporting: daily/weekly progress, constraints, risks/issues, look‑ahead plans, and escalation items.
• Support commercial discipline with PM/QS: progress claims validation, variation identification, and scope compliance.

Job Requirement:

• 5 - 8 years' experience leading data center and/or mission‑critical construction delivery.
• Proven leadership managing large multi‑trade teams and contractors in high‑pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction and the construction‑to‑commissioning handover process.
• Deep understanding of construction controls: QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, NCRs, change control inputs, punch lists, and closeout.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication—able to run site cadence and hold teams accountable.
• Competency with reporting and project tools (MS Office) and exposure to systems such as Aconex/Procore/ACC/SharePoint.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

This position is open to Malaysian citizens only

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified