Data Center Construction Lead – Onsite Delivery

Mission Critical Recruiting; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Recruiting seeks a hands-on Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of DataCenter Facility development in Johor Bahru, with occasional travel. You will own construction across high-density, mission-critical environments, ensuring safety, quality and timely handover.

In this role you will manage multiple contractors, oversee planning, permits, QA/QC, punch lists, and interface management to protect milestones and deliver readiness for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction delivery for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven ability to manage large multi-trade teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, ITPs, NCRs, and handover processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction delivery for data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit-out).
• Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, controls/BMS, fire, security and network readiness.
• Own construction planning and daily execution: permits, RAMS, inspections, progress verification.
• Drive interface management and sequencing to protect milestones and enable commissioning.
• Maintain quality discipline: NCRs, punch lists, turnover, and corrective actions.
• Lead safety performance and culture: toolbox talks and incident management.

Skills

Leadership

Site delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety compliance

Project planning

Reporting

Tools

Aconex

Procore

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Mission Critical Recruiting seeks a hands-on Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of DataCenter Facility development in Johor Bahru, with occasional travel. You will own construction across high-density, mission-critical environments, ensuring safety, quality and timely handover.

In this role you will manage multiple contractors, oversee planning, permits, QA/QC, punch lists, and interface management to protect milestones and deliver readiness for commissioning.