Construction Principal (Sedenak, Johor)

K2 STRATEGIC; Sedenak; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Johor is seeking a highly skilled Construction Lead with 5-7 years of experience in delivering data centre projects. The candidate should have a strong background in Civil & Structural or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing disciplines, and be ready to travel throughout the Johor area. Responsibilities include overseeing construction processes and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of construction management experience, especially in data centre projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex construction operations.
• Adept at managing budgets and schedules under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and liaise with teams to meet project schedules.
• Ensure safety protocols are upheld on work sites.
• Prepare reports for line management on project status.

Skills

Construction management

Strong understanding of C&S or MEP

Ability to read technical drawings

Project management software (MS Project, P6)

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Building Science

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Lead with 5-7 years of direct experience in delivering mission-critical data centre projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in either Civil & Structural (C&S) or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines minimum of Bachelor qualification, with a proven ability to manage complex construction in data centre from inception to completion. This role requires a hands‑on leader willing to be based in or frequently travel throughout the Johor area.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction and liaise with construction ground team, consultant and PMC to ensure work is complete as per the baseline programme.
• Liaise with the HSE to ensure the work site is always safe to work and without compromising non‑approval method at site.
• Reporting to the Line Manager daily and weekly by prepare the report. Control the quality at site and provide the procedure work for each work.
• Coordinate with internal operation during the DLP and manage the vendor.

Key Requirements

• C&S or MEP bachelor certification and other professional is welcome
• A minimum of 5-7 years of construction management experience, with a demonstrable track record on data centre or other mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong foundational expertise in either C&S (Civil & Structural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. Must be adept at reading technical drawings, managing sub‑contractors, and ensuring stringent quality standards.
• Must be willing to travel extensively to and within the Johor area to oversee project sites and liaise with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead on‑site teams, manage schedules, control budgets, and ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols
• Able to work under pressure and long hour if required.
• MS software, project, P6 and other.

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Building Science