Construction Manager – Data Center / Mission Critical (MEP) | KL / JB

Adecco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 223,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Construction Manager for Data Center / Mission Critical projects in KL/JB. You will lead on-site delivery across high-density infrastructure, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating multiple contractors and special vendors.

The role requires 5–8 years in data center construction, strong MEP knowledge, and a proven ability to drive commissioning readiness and turnover. This is a 12-month contract with hands-on leadership on site.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience leading data center and/or mission-critical construction delivery.
• Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction and handover processes.
• Proven ability to lead large multi-trade teams in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication to run site cadence.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based construction delivery for AI-ready data center infrastructure.
• Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, CSA, controls/BMS, fire, security, and network readiness.
• Own construction planning, permits, RAMS, ITPs, inspections, and progress verification.
• Drive interface management and sequencing to protect milestones and unblock issues.
• Maintain quality discipline: NCRs, punch lists, and turnover.
• Lead safety performance: toolbox talks, audits, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate commissioning readiness with ops teams: SAT/FAT support and handover docs.
• Produce clear site reporting: progress, risks, and look-ahead plans.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Quality & safety discipline

Site coordination

Education

Formal trade background

Engineering qualification

PMP/Prince2 (helpful)

Tools

Aconex

Procore

ACC

SharePoint

Job description

Construction Manager – Data Center / Mission Critical (MEP) | KL / JB

Position: Construction Manager – Data Center / Mission Critical (MEP)

Industry: IT & Software Services

Working Day/Hours: Monday – Friday, normal working hours (with flexibility to support site activities as required)

Working Duration: 12 months contract (Renewable based on business needs)

Salary: Basic range from RM20,000 to RM26,000 (Based on location + experience + skills) with statutory contribution + medical insurance + leave entitlement

The Role

We’re hiring a Construction Manager to lead on-the-ground delivery of Data Center Facility Development. You’ll own construction execution across high-density, mission-critical environments—driving safety, quality, schedule certainty, and disciplined delivery across multiple contractors and specialist vendors. This is a hands‑on site leadership role with strong accountability for construction performance, interfaces, and readiness for commissioning and handover.

What you’ll do

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.

What we’re looking for (must-have)

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 like Aconex/Procore/ACC/SharePoint.

Nice to have

High-density / AI‑ready infrastructure experience (tight power/cooling constraints, fast‑track fitouts, accelerated commissioning windows).

Formal trade background or engineering qualification; site safety leadership credentials; PMP/Prince2 (helpful but not required).

Why this role

You’ll lead delivery at the frontline of building AI capacity— site execution and setting the standard for safety, quality, and speed in mission‑critical construction.