Data Center Construction Manager – MEP | Salary Up to RM 26,000

Adecco Staffing Recruitment; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 264,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory contribution

Medical insurance

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Adecco Staffing Recruitment in Johor Bahru seeks a Data Center Construction Manager – MEP to lead on-the-ground delivery of high-density data center facilities. You will own construction execution across critical systems, driving safety, quality, schedule certainty, and coordination among contractors for commissioning and handover.

The role requires 5–8 years’ experience in data center construction, strong leadership of large teams, and deep MEP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience leading data center and/or mission-critical construction delivery.
• Proven leadership managing large multi-trade teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction.
• Deep understanding of QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, NCRs, change control inputs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Exposure to reporting tools (MS Office) and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based construction delivery for AI/high-density data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit-out).
• Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, CSA, controls/BMS, fire, security, network readiness, and specialist packages.
• Own construction planning and daily execution: site logistics, permits, RAMS, ITPs, inspections, progress verification.
• Drive interface management and sequencing across trades to protect milestones and remove blockers.
• Maintain strict quality discipline: NCR management, punch list closure, turnover.
• Lead safety performance and culture: toolbox talks, audits, incident management.
• Drive commissioning readiness with commissioning/ops teams: test readiness, FAT/SAT coordination, clean turnover.
• Produce clear site reporting: daily/weekly progress, risks, look-ahead plans.
• Support commercial discipline with PM/QS: progress claims validation, variation identification.

Skills

Data center construction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MEP knowledge

Project reporting

Safety leadership

Education

Engineering degree

PMP/Prince2 (nice-to-have)

Tools

Aconex/Procore/ACC/SharePoint

Job description

Data Center Construction Manager – MEP | Salary Up to RM 26,000

Position: Data Center Construction Manager – MEP | Critical System Construction (Johor Bahru)

Working Day/Hours: Monday – Friday, normal working hours (with flexibility to support site activities as required)

Working Duration: 12 months contract (Renewable based on business needs)

Salary: Basic up to RM26,000 (Based on location + experience + skills) with statutory contribution + medical insurance + leave entitlement

The Role

We’re hiring a Construction Manager to lead on-the-ground delivery of Data Center Facility Development. You’ll own construction execution across high-density, mission-critical environments—driving safety, quality, schedule certainty, and disciplined delivery across multiple contractors and specialist vendors. This is a hands-on site leadership role with strong accountability for construction performance, interfaces, and readiness for commissioning and handover.

What you’ll do

Lead site-based construction delivery for AI / high-density data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit-out, containment, enabling works).

Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, CSA, controls/BMS, fire, security, network readiness, and specialist packages.

Own construction planning and daily execution: site logistics, access control, permits, RAMS, ITP compliance, inspections, and progress verification.

Drive interface management and sequencing across trades to protect critical milestones and remove blockers fast.

Maintain strict quality discipline: NCR management, corrective actions, punch list closure, progressive turnover.

Lead safety performance and culture: toolbox talks, audits, incident management, and corrective/preventative actions.

Drive commissioning readiness with commissioning/ops teams: test readiness, SAT/FAT coordination support, test packs, redlines/as-builts, and clean turnover.

Produce clear site reporting: daily/weekly progress, constraints, risks/issues, look-ahead plans, and escalation items.

Support commercial discipline with PM/QS: progress claims validation, variation identification, and scope compliance.

What we’re looking for (must-have)

5 -8 years’ experience leading data center and/or mission-critical construction delivery.

Proven leadership managing large multi-trade teams and contractors in high-pressure environments.

Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction and the construction-to-commissioning handover process.

Deep understanding of construction controls: QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, NCRs, change control inputs, punch lists, and closeout.

Strong stakeholder management and communication—able to run site cadence and hold teams accountable.

Competency with reporting and project tools (MS Office) and exposure to systems like Aconex/Procore/ACC/SharePoint.

Nice to have

High-density / AI-ready infrastructure experience (tight power/cooling constraints, fast-track fitouts, accelerated commissioning windows).

Formal trade background or engineering qualification; site safety leadership credentials; PMP/Prince2 (helpful but not required).

Why this role

You’ll lead delivery at the frontline of building AI capacity— site execution and setting the standard for safety, quality, and speed in mission-critical construction.