CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - ELECTRICAL DATA CENTER
NCL ENERGY SDN BHD
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Job summary
NCL ENERGY SDN BHD is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for its electrical data center package. The role focuses on day-to-day site execution, coordination and supervision to meet milestones with safety, quality and client expectations.
You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, monitor productivity and resolve construction issues to achieve readiness for inspection, testing and commissioning. Strong background in data center projects is preferred.
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
- Minimum 8–12 years of relevant construction / M&E experience.
- 3–5 years in a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or equivalent position.
- Experience in Data Center projects strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day site execution for the electrical package and manage safety, quality and client expectations.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, plan activities and monitor manpower to meet milestones.
- Lead site coordination with civil, architectural and M&E trades to avoid clashes and ensure smooth handover.
- Supervise subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with drawings, method statements and schedules.
- Support QA/QC, testing and commissioning preparation and ensure documentation is complete.
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Job description
The Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day site execution, coordination and supervision of the assigned Data Center Electrical Package.
The role ensures that all construction activities are carried out safely, efficiently and according to approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, quality requirements and client expectations.
The Construction Manager will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, monitor manpower and productivity, resolve construction issues and ensure works are completed according to required milestones and are ready for inspection, testing and commissioning.
- Manage and supervise daily construction activities for the assigned electrical package.
- Ensure all site activities are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
- Plan daily and weekly site activities according to the approved project schedule.
- Coordinate site manpower, materials, tools, equipment and work areas to support construction progress.
- Monitor construction productivity and ensure site activities meet required project milestones.
- Identify site constraints, access issues and construction risks and take corrective action promptly.
- Ensure proper coordination between different work fronts and disciplines.
- Manage and coordinate installation works including, where applicable:
- MV/LV electrical systems
- Switchgear and switchboards
- Transformers
- Busduct / busway systems
- UPS systems
- Battery systems
- Cable containment
- Power and control cabling
- Earthing systems
- Electrical monitoring and control systems
- Electrical equipment installation
- Testing and commissioning preparation
- Ensure installation works are carried out according to approved technical requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
- Conduct daily site coordination with supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and other construction teams.
- Allocate work areas and activities according to project priorities.
- Monitor daily manpower deployment and productivity.
- Ensure subcontractors provide sufficient manpower to meet construction schedules.
- Coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, ELV, BIM and other trades to avoid clashes and delays.
- Resolve site coordination and interface issues promptly.
- Attend construction, coordination and progress meetings as required.
- Supervise and monitor subcontractor performance.
- Ensure subcontractors follow approved drawings, method statements, safety requirements and construction schedules.
- Monitor manpower, productivity, workmanship and site discipline.
- Conduct regular coordination meetings with subcontractors.
- Identify underperformance and implement corrective or recovery actions.
- Ensure subcontractors complete works according to agreed priorities and milestones.
- Verify completed works before requesting inspection or handover.
- Work closely with the Project Manager and Planning / P6 team to monitor construction progress.
- Review daily and weekly progress against the approved programme.
- Identify potential delays and construction constraints.
- Develop short-term look-ahead plans and recovery plans where required.
- Monitor critical construction activities and ensure timely completion.
- Provide accurate site progress information for project reporting.
- Support preparation of manpower and productivity forecasts.
- Ensure all construction works meet project quality requirements.
- Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspection and testing activities.
- Ensure works are properly completed before requesting inspection.
- Monitor and close quality observations, defects and NCRs.
- Prevent rework through proper supervision and coordination.
- Ensure installation quality meets approved standards and client requirements.
- Verify that materials used on site are approved and properly installed.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with Company HSE policies and client safety requirements.
- Work closely with the Safety Team to maintain safe working conditions.
- Ensure workers and subcontractors comply with Permit-to-Work, Risk Assessment and Method Statement requirements.
- Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings and site safety briefings.
- Stop unsafe activities where necessary.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and safe access within construction areas.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the construction team.
- Monitor material availability according to construction requirements.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Project Engineers and vendors on material delivery.
- Ensure materials are properly stored and protected.
- Monitor shortages or delayed materials that may affect construction progress.
- Coordinate equipment delivery, lifting and installation activities.
- Ensure required tools and machinery are available for site works.
- Review construction drawings, shop drawings and installation details before site execution.
- Identify drawing discrepancies or technical issues and raise them to the Project Manager / Engineering Team.
- Coordinate technical queries with engineers, consultants and designers.
- Ensure latest approved drawings are used at site.
- Work with BIM teams to resolve coordination and clash issues.
- Support technical meetings and site inspections when required.
- Ensure construction works are completed and ready according to the Testing & Commissioning schedule.
- Coordinate pre-commissioning checks and inspection activities.
- Support testing, energisation and commissioning activities.
- Ensure installation defects, punch-list items and outstanding works are closed promptly.
- Coordinate with Commissioning, QA/QC and Engineering teams to achieve system readiness.
- Support Integrated Systems Testing and client handover activities where required.
- Maintain proper records of daily construction activities.
- Support preparation of daily and weekly progress reports.
- Maintain records of manpower, work progress and construction issues.
- Ensure inspections, checklists and installation records are properly documented.
- Support preparation of as-built drawings and handover documents.
- Maintain accurate records for completed works and outstanding items.
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
Relevant technical or professional qualifications will be an advantage.
Minimum 8–12 years of relevant construction / M&E experience.
Minimum 3–5 years in a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or equivalent position.
Experience in Data Center projects is strongly preferred.
Experience in mission-critical facilities, semiconductor plants, industrial plants or large-scale M&E projects may also be considered.
Strong experience in site execution and electrical installation works.
We are a well established Electric Induction Motor company specializing in the manufacturing & marketing of TECO brand motor. TECO products have firmly established itself as a leader in the field of Electric & Machinery in the Asian region for over 40 years. We are also an Internet Data Center Contractor and some of our major customers are Google, Amazon & Microsoft. If you have the expertise and ambition to lead high-impact engineering projects, join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and industrial solutions.
We are a well established Electric Induction Motor company specializing in the manufacturing & marketing of TECO brand motor. TECO products have firmly established itself as a leader in the field of Electric & Machinery in the Asian region for over 40 years. We are also an Internet Data Center Contractor and some of our major customers are Google, Amazon & Microsoft. If you have the expertise and ambition to lead high-impact engineering projects, join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and industrial solutions.
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