HV Site Project Lead - Hyperscale DC (6mo Contract)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Data Center Solutions in Malaysia seeks an experienced HV Project Lead to drive the design and construction of HV systems for hyperscale data center environments. The role focuses on delivering HV/substation solutions from design through energisation, on a site in Johor Bahru.

You will manage HV vendors, coordinate with authorities, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget targets are met, all within a fast-paced, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience delivering HV projects, including full lifecycle execution of substations (66kV and below).
• Strong experience in HV substation design, construction, and commissioning within live project environments.
• Solid technical knowledge of HV systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA, and DC systems.
• Good understanding of HV installation sequences, interfaces, and testing & commissioning requirements.
• Familiarity with Singapore codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including experience coordinating with local authorities (e.g., SP PowerGrid).
• Proven ability to manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and external parties.
• Ability to interpret, review, and challenge electrical drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and contract scope, with strong commercial awareness.
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to assess risks and drive practical outcomes.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HV vendors, consultants, and contractors to deliver works in line with the project programme.
• Own and drive the HV delivery schedule, coordinating stakeholders to ensure timely execution and milestone achievement.
• Drive detailed design deliverables from HV vendors in line with project specifications, facilitating technical reviews with consultants and peer reviewers.
• Provide HV technical support across design and site, resolving issues with a strong focus on risk, buildability, and practical outcomes.
• Act as the key interface with local authorities (e.g., SP PowerGrid), managing submissions, approvals, and utility coordination to meet project requirements.
• Ensure all utility interfacing, grid connection, and compliance requirements are proactively managed and aligned with the delivery programme.
• Collaborate closely with Technology, Development, Safety, Quality, and Commissioning teams to ensure alignment across all project phases.
• Manage interfaces between HV vendors and contractors to ensure smooth coordination and execution.
• Oversee site execution, monitoring progress, safety, and quality to ensure installations meet design intent and standards.
• Conduct site inspections, identify risks or deviations early, and drive timely resolution.
• Manage contract administration, maintaining clear oversight of scope, responsibilities, and deliverables across all HV parties.
• Track costs and support budget control, identifying risks, variations, and optimisation opportunities.
• Lead HV risk management across design and construction phases.
• Support testing & commissioning, energisation readiness, and handover to operations.
• Support project closeout, including punch list resolution and documentation.

Skills

HV design knowledge

HV construction

Substation experience

Project management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Tools

SCADA

Job description

CBRE Data Center Solutions in Malaysia seeks an experienced HV Project Lead to drive the design and construction of HV systems for hyperscale data center environments. The role focuses on delivering HV/substation solutions from design through energisation, on a site in Johor Bahru.

You will manage HV vendors, coordinate with authorities, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget targets are met, all within a fast-paced, on-site setting.