Data Center Construction Manager (6-month contract)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific in Johor Bahru is looking for a Construction Manager specializing in Data Centres. The role requires leading construction activities, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Preferred candidates will have over 10 years of construction management experience, especially in mission-critical environments, and a strong understanding of Malaysian regulatory frameworks.

Joining CBRE means being part of a collaborative culture that values respect, integrity, and excellence. We encourage dynamic problem solvers to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven Construction Management experience (ideally 10+ years) in data center environments.
• Strong understanding of construction project management, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Malaysian construction compliance frameworks (DOSH, CIDB, UBBL, BOMBA, DOE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all sites construction activities.
• Ensure projects adhere to commercial agreements and regulations.
• Proactively manage HSE performance and cultivate a safety-first culture.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality control.

Skills

Experience managing contractors

Excellent stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple sites

Education

Recognized qualification in Civil Engineering

HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH / IOSH)

Job description

About CBRE

CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm; a growing and visionary organisation, comprised of the best and brightest professionals. Within Global Workspace Solutions, also known as GWS, we are invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and client accounts.

Job details:
Job ID: 284464
Posted: 02-Jul-2026
Role type: Full-time
Areas of Interest: Data Centers, Project Management
Location: Johor Bahru - Johor - Malaysia

Role

Construction Manager (Data Centres)

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage all sites construction activities, including earthworks, foundations, concrete, architectural, and external works.
• Ensure projects adhere to commercial agreements, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proactively manage HSE performance, fostering a safety-first culture.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including MEP contractors, to ensure integrated delivery.
• Contribute to business development through identifying opportunities and offering risk-managed solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations, including DOSH, CIDB, UBBL, BOMBA, and DOE.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Proven Construction Management experience (ideally 10+ years), with a preference for mission-critical or data center environments. Experience with hyperscale or large-scale data centers is a plus.
• Education: Recognized qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• HSE: Recognized HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent) and demonstrated HSE leadership.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of construction project management, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and civil construction (earthworks, drainage, foundations, concrete, structural works). Knowledge of data center construction requirements, HSE management systems, risk management, and Malaysian construction compliance frameworks (DOSH, CIDB, UBBL, BOMBA, DOE).
• Skills: Experience managing contractors and multi-disciplinary teams, excellent stakeholder management, communication, and the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

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