Data Center Commercial Project Lead

Exyte; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Manager – Commercial Project Management in Malaysia to oversee commercial and contractual management for data center projects. You will coordinate contract administration, change management, cost control and risk mitigation across project teams, ensuring profitability and adherence to budgets and schedules.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience, MRICS/AIQS is advantageous, and a track record of managing large-scale capital projects, preferably in data centers or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• MRICS, AIQS or equivalent is advantageous.
• Typically 10–15 years of experience in commercial management or contract management on large capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial and contractual matters for large-scale construction/engineering projects.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical or complex MEP-intensive projects is desirable.
• Strong contract administration, change management, claims handling and final account settlement skills.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or equivalent client/subcontract forms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across assigned data center projects to safeguard profitability and financial objectives.
• Oversee contract interpretation, compliance, obligations, notices and client communications.
• Manage variations, change orders and additional works for proper commercial recovery.
• Monitor project cost, revenue, cash flow, margin and forecasts in coordination with Project Controls and Finance.
• Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise exposure and disputes.
• Oversee subcontract agreements, purchase orders, payment claims and final accounts.
• Lead negotiations with clients, contractors and suppliers to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Prepare commercial performance reports and maintain risk/change registers.
• Lead and develop the commercial project management team and set strategy.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Change management

Cost control

Risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commercial Management or related

MRICS / AIQS or equivalent (advantage)

Job description

Exyte is seeking a Manager – Commercial Project Management in Malaysia to oversee commercial and contractual management for data center projects. You will coordinate contract administration, change management, cost control and risk mitigation across project teams, ensuring profitability and adherence to budgets and schedules.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience, MRICS/AIQS is advantageous, and a track record of managing large-scale capital projects, preferably in data centers or