Data Centre Project Lead – JB & Kulai

C&W SERVICES (S) PTE. LTD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate perks

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Manager (Data Centre) for Johor Bahru & Kulai to lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery of data center construction. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams while ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and at least five years' experience in large-scale data center projects, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5 years or more experience in managing large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, electrical, civil, and ELV systems in data centers.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for data center construction.
• Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, IEEE, CIDB, BOMBA, and Suruhanjaya Tenaga regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams including CSA, MEP, electrical, and ELV engineers.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring work is completed as per specifications.
• Conduct regular project meetings to monitor progress and resolve challenges.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, regulatory authorities, and internal management.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent project delays.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct quality control audits, inspections, and compliance checks throughout the project.
• Supervise system integration, load testing, and commissioning of data center infrastructure.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed data centers with as-built documentation and maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimize long-term facility performance and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

MEP knowledge

Electrical systems

Civil knowledge

ELV systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Manager (Data Centre) for Johor Bahru & Kulai to lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery of data center construction. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams while ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and at least five years' experience in large-scale data center projects, with strong leadership and