Electrical Project Managers (Data Centre Construction) - PMC - JB

AG STAFFING; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Electrical Project Manager (Data Centre Construction) to oversee technical execution across substation, switchgear, UPS and cooling systems in JB. You will coordinate design reviews, procurement and site safety, while liaising with authorities to obtain approvals.

Working in a fast-paced data centre environment, you will manage schedules, long-lead equipment and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and strict compliance with CIDB and DOSH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of 132kV/33kV sub-stations, MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, diesel gensets, busducts and earthing systems.
• Review SLDs and shop drawings to resolve clashes before construction.
• Coordinate cooling integration and power distribution for high-density IT racks.
• Develop electrical work packages and track milestones to meet Ready-for-Service deadlines.
• Monitor long-lead equipment supply and manage electrical subcontractors and variation orders.
• Liaise with TNB and ST for grid interconnection, testing approvals and energization clearance.
• Enforce LOTO, HV permits and RAMS per CIDB and DOSH guidelines.

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Electrical Project Managers (Data Centre Construction) - PMC - JB

Electrical Project Managers (Data Centre Construction) - PMC - JB

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Execution & Engineering Oversight

• System Delivery: Oversee the installation of 132kV/33kV sub-stations, MV/LV switchgear, step-down transformers, UPS systems (2N/N+1), backup diesel generators, busduct tracks, and specialized clean earthing systems.
• Design Review: Evaluate Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), shop drawings, containment layouts, and engineering calculations to resolve technical clashes before construction begins.
• Cooling Integration: Coordinate power distribution modifications required for high-density IT racks, including transition paths from traditional air cooling to liquid/direct-to-chip cooling architectures.

2. Project Planning & Procurement

• Schedule Management: Develop and manage detailed electrical work packages, tracking milestones via MS Project or Primavera P6 to hit strict Ready-for-Service (RFS) deadlines.
• Long-Lead Tracking: Monitor the manufacturing and delivery of long-lead equipment (e.g., UPS, generators, transformers) to prevent critical path site delays.
• Subcontractor Management: Supervise electrical subcontractors, evaluate progress claims, and manage variation orders (VOs) alongside the commercial team.

3. Regulatory Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Utility Coordination: Liaise directly with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) for grid interconnection, testing approvals, and energization clearance.
• Statutory Submissions: Work closely with the appointed ST-certified Competent Electrical Engineer to secure legal sign-offs, including Form G and Form H approvals.
• Site Safety: Enforce strict Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO) systems, High Voltage testing permits, and risk assessment strategies (RAMS) in compliance with CIDB and DOSH guidelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract