Data Center Construction Planning & Scheduling Manager

DayOne Data Center; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Center is hiring a Data Center Construction Planning & Scheduling Manager to oversee and optimize project schedules across multiple construction initiatives. You will work with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely delivery and proactive mitigation of delays.

The role requires a degree in a construction-related field and hands-on experience with MS Project and Primavera P6. Strong collaboration, scheduling discipline, and attention to contractual impacts are

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related field with scheduling tools proficiency (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Experience managing schedules for large construction projects with strong planning expertise.
• Understanding of construction contracts and ability to document delays and changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update project schedules to align with milestones.
• Analyze progress, identify scheduling risks, and propose mitigations.
• Report schedule performance to stakeholders with clear timelines.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Data Center Construction Planning & Scheduling Manager

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure
DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.
As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.
If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Planning Manageris responsible foroverseeing andoptimizingproject schedules across multiple construction projects. This individual contributor role focuses on developing and managing construction schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals, and supporting stakeholders with scheduling insights. The Planning Manager collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to enhance planning efficiency and mitigate delays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, manage, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 to ensure alignment with project milestones.

Analyzeproject progress,identifyscheduling risks, and provide recommendations for mitigation.

Report schedule performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project timelines.

Conduct delay analysis and propose recovery strategies tomaintainproject efficiency.

Coordinate with construction teams, contractors, and vendors tovalidateprogress, lead times, and delivery schedules.

Implement improvements and innovations in scheduling processes to enhance project planning and execution.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Degree in a construction-related field withexpertisein scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.

Experience managing schedules for large construction projects,demonstratingstrong technical and planningexpertise.

Strong understanding of construction contracts, including the ability to assess and document project delays and changes.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving and decision-making.

At DayOne, we are not just shaping the future; we are transforming the present. As a pioneer in the data center industry, we create new markets and seize international growth opportunities, positioning ourselves exactly where our customers need us.

Headquartered in Singapore, we design, develop, and operate world-class data centers that empower hyperscalers and industry innovators to unlock the full potential of digital infrastructure.

At DayOne, we are not just shaping the future; we are transforming the present. As a pioneer in the data center industry, we create new markets and seize international growth opportunities, positioning ourselves exactly where our customers need us.

Headquartered in Singapore, we design, develop, and operate world-class data centers that empower hyperscalers and industry innovators to unlock the full potential of digital infrastructure.