Data Centre Network Infrastructure Construction Project Manager

JLL; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Malaysia is seeking a technical project manager with at least 5 years of experience in data centre construction. Responsibilities include supporting project management from planning to handover, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring quality in all tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills in both English and Chinese, along with a focus on sustainability and safety. This position offers opportunities for professional growth with a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Professional growth support

Personalized benefits

Qualifications

• Technical candidate with at least 5 years’ experience in the field.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Detail-oriented and organized in project management.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Support Client PM on data centre construction programs and upgrades.
• Act as technical point of contact for local teams.
• Report on project progress and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct drive weekly management and site meetings.
• Perform inspections and track contractor deliverables.

Skills

Client-focused communication

Risk analysis and mitigation

Collaboration and stakeholder management

Environmental sustainability focus

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Post-graduate degree in engineering or project management

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Support The Client PM on data centre construction programs, retrofit, upgrades, fitout and other pilot/special projects
• Act as the technical POC for local teams and connect with cross functional teams (Engineering and IT Operations Teams)
• Support Regional PM for end-to-end responsibility from planning to handover of the fit out works on site.
• Resolve issues promptly based on technical requirements or elevate accordingly.
• Ensure work is performed safely with high quality of workmanship.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders about project goals and updates.
• Coordinate teams across different offices and time zones.
• Report on project progress and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate Kick off Meetings, progress reviews and conduct Site-walks.
• Resolve critical issues while adhering to timelines and budgets.

Daily Work Tasks

• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of specifications and ordering of materials and equipment are done in a timely manner to ensure approvals are obtained and deployment plans are in place and implemented.
• Keep track of and report on key milestones from the commencement of technical fit-out to completion for handover to Operations.
• Conduct/drive weekly management and site meetings with GC/AE/Telecoms Contractors
• Coordinate with local construction project managers to align priorities and site management.
• Work with internal teams to manage ordering, delivery and storage of Owner purchased materials (Vienna, Hyena, Fibers, etc) and parts required for the DC turn ups.
• Review and track contractor deliverables.
• Perform inspections, surveys & regular site walks.
• Maintain checklist/tracker, raise punch items and drive punch list clearance.

Areas of Responsibility (including but not limited to)

• OSP/ISP Cable Pathways,
• POEs (building point of entry)
• Network / Telecom Rooms
• IDF Room; and
• Server Floor.

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

You will be able to demonstrate the following on a consistent basis

• Client-focused with excellent, effective and persuasive communication skills
• Analyze risks and offer solutions and mitigating actions
• Actively collaborate and manage client stakeholders, contractors and other vendors
• Environmental, Sustainability and Health and Safety focused
• Continuous improvement mindset

Education and experience

• What we’re looking for is a technical candidate with at least 5 years’ experience in the field. A post-graduate degree in engineering, construction, project / construction management also a big plus.
• You will be experienced in managing multiple parties, vendors, stakeholders and priorities with various milestones.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese
• You will be detailed orientated and organized in your approach to project management.
• Ability to think, analyse and problem solve in high pressure situations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to complete within specified deadlines.