Construction Manager/MEP (Data Center Projects)

Capcon Consulting; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Capcon Consulting is seeking a Construction Manager/MEP for Data Centre Projects in Medini Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia. You will own construction, commissioning, and client handover for hyperscale data centres.

You will lead delivery, coordinate main contractors and stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence across civil, structural, architectural and MEP works.

The role demands a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical and 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• 10 years construction experience with data center projects.
• Proven track record managing large-scale MEP packages for complex developments.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as Construction Manager on large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong track record managing construction delivery from inception through completion and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating and managing main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site management, health & safety, and quality control processes.
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and site operations.
• Experience overseeing civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction activities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mandatory Data Centre project experience.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Budget management

Site operations

Quality control

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

We're looking for a Construction Manager/MEP (Data Centre Projects) to join our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team and take ownership of a complex hyperscale data centre through construction, commissioning, and client handover.

This role will play a key part in delivering mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Location: Medini Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager on large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical projects
• Strong track record managing construction delivery from inception through completion and commissioning
• Experience coordinating and managing main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site management, health & safety, and quality control processes
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and site operations
• Experience overseeing civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction activities
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Mandatory Data Centre project experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical
• 10 years of construction experience with projects in data center.
• Proven track record managing large-scale MEP packages for complex developments.

Strong Understanding Of

• HVAC (cooling systems, CRAH/CRAC, chillers)
• Electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, MV/LV)
• BMS and fire protection systems
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems

Bonus Points If You've Worked On

• Hyperscale data centres
• Mission-critical facilities

Why This Role

You'll be working on the kind of project that ends up in industry case studies, high-stakes, high-visibility, and genuinely interesting from a technical standpoint. You'll be trusted with real ownership, surrounded by people who know the sector inside out, and backed by a team that takes safety and quality as seriously as you do.