Data Center Site Manager (6-month contract)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract extension potential

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations on large-scale data center construction and fit-out projects in Kuala Lumpur. This role will coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety and quality standards, monitor progress, and support handover.

The 6-month contract includes extension potential and a competitive remuneration package. Ideal candidates have experience managing data center or critical infrastructure projects, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale data center or critical infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and maintain project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities across the project site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones.
• Ensure adherence to HSE, quality, and site standards.
• Support commissioning and project handover activities.
• Provide regular progress updates to project leadership.

Skills

Site management

Construction coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Extension Potential)

Site Manager (Data Center Construction)

We are seeking experienced Site Managers to support the delivery of large-scale Data Center construction and fit-out projects in Kuala Lumpur.

This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating contractors, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily construction activities across the project site
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and site standards
• Identify and mitigate construction risks and site issues
• Support commissioning and project handover activities
• Provide regular progress updates to project leadership

What you'll need:

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, or similar
• Exposure to Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, M&E, or major infrastructure projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of site operations, contractor management, and construction methodologies
• Familiarity with health, safety, quality, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment

What's on Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work on high-profile Data Center developments
• Collaborative and dynamic project environment
• Competitive remuneration package

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .