CSA Project Manager - Data Center

Turner & Townsend; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global project management firm is seeking an experienced CSA Project Manager in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This role involves leading CSA scope from pre-construction to completion, ensuring project objectives are met in terms of scope, schedule, and quality. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 10-15 years of relevant experience, particularly in data centres or mission-critical facilities. The firm promotes a flexible working environment and values diversity among its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in CSA project management.
• Experience with data centre or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA scope from pre-construction through completion.
• Oversee contractor execution of structural and architectural works.
• Manage CSA design reviews and ensure design intent adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

Company Description

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

Job Description

• Lead CSA scope from pre‑construction through completion, ensuring project objectives relating to scope, schedule, cost, and quality are met.
• Develop CSA project plans aligned with overall project timelines and client objectives.
• Oversee contractor execution of structural, architectural, and site works, ensuring adherence to design intent and programme milestones.
• Manage CSA design reviews with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants.
• Ensure CSA designs integrate effectively with MEP systems and mission‑critical infrastructure requirements.
• Verify compliance with codes, regulations, and authority requirements for data centre builds.
• Manage early works packages including piling, pile caps, in‑ground services, and site logistics.
• Coordinate with local authorities (AHJ) for permits, approvals, and inspections needed to commence works.
• Enforce QA/QC processes, including review of inspection test plans (ITPs), method statements, and construction quality benchmarks.
• Ensure project adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate EHS requirements.
• Serve as the main CSA point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Facilitate coordination between CSA and MEP teams, particularly for builder’s works interfaces.
• Evaluate contractor submissions, manage change orders, and oversee claims and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• 10–15 years' experience in CSA project management, preferably with data centre or other mission‑critical facilities.
• Proven track record managing early works, substructure, and superstructure for large‑scale projects.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory processes, authority approvals, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us atwww.turnerandtownsend.com/

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