Data Centre Delivery Lead

Cushman & Wakefield

Johor

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Project Lead (Data Centre) in Johor to govern and drive mission-critical facilities from planning through delivery. You will define scope, manage budgets, and lead procurement while coordinating with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure timely milestones.

The role requires 10+ years in data centre or mission-critical projects, strong risk and contract management, and proficiency with Primavera, Procore and related tools. On-site work in Malaysia is expected.

Qualifications

  • Degree in project management, construction management, civil engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering (or a related field).
  • At least 10 years of experience in either Data Centre, Construction or Mission Critical Industry.
  • Proven track record of successful mission critical facility project delivery.
  • Experience in complex industrial commissioning (Cx) process
  • Achieved industry recognized professional qualification, such as RICS, COIB, AIPM (CPPD), PMP, MSP, ICE, LEED or similar.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Project, Primavera, Procore, CS alloy) and other relevant tools.

Responsibilities

  • Provide governance and functional support to the project team.
  • Define project scope, clearly outline project objectives, deliverables, and key milestones.
  • Interface with project delivery team members with regard to schedule status.
  • Ensure schedule is aligned to contractual timings where applicable.
  • If required, assist with stakeholder management to explain schedule slippage.
  • Provide functional support to the projects to enable the appropriate delivery of the procurement process.
  • Develop detailed budgets, create a comprehensive budget that includes all potential costs, such as labor, materials, and overheads.
  • Resource allocation, assign resources efficiently to ensure optimal use of time and budget.
  • Monthly financial reviews, conduct periodic financial reviews to compare actual spending against the budget.
  • Monitor and review project performance at a high level by regular review of the defining project control metrics of progress and performance management.
  • Monthly review of project progress, financial performance and risk management.
  • Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding project financial status.
  • Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for better rates and terms.
  • Monitor the performance of the project team to ensure productivity and efficiency.
  • Invest in training for the project team to improve skills and efficiency.
  • Prepare, review and obtain agreements to enter into contract with clients and supply chain.
  • Thoroughly review contracts to ensure they are financially favorable and terms are clear.
  • Prepare regular financial reports for stakeholders to keep them informed of the project's financial health.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of all financial transactions and decisions.
  • Implement quality assurance processes to avoid costly rework.
  • Ensure client satisfaction to avoid penalties and enhance the possibility of future projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Budget management
Risk management
Contract management

Education

Degree in project management / construction management / civil engineering / mechanical or electrical engineering
PMP MSP LEED or similar professional qualification

Tools

Primavera
Procore
CS Alloy
Project

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Project Lead (Data Centre) in Johor to govern and drive mission-critical facilities from planning through delivery. You will define scope, manage budgets, and lead procurement while coordinating with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure timely milestones.

The role requires 10+ years in data centre or mission-critical projects, strong risk and contract management, and proficiency with Primavera, Procore and related tools. On-site work in Malaysia is expected.

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