Lead Data Centre Facilities Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Malaysia invites a seasoned Facility Manager to lead on-site operations & maintenance for a data centre. You will manage engineering teams, supervise subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual standards while optimizing energy use.

Location is On-site in Johor Bahru. You should hold a Certified Data Centre Professional and have 6–8 years in engineering or critical environments, with 2–3 years in Tier III data centres; strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in a mechanical, electrical or operational engineering discipline.
• Must be Certified Data Centre Professional
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in engineering or critical environment space.
• 2-3 years’ experience in operation of electrical and mechanical services in Tier III or equivalent data centre or critical facility.
• Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client and vendor staff.
• Critical environment experience within similar sized site or operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations and maintenance of data centre.
• Manage hard and soft services operations.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering team during incidents and escalations.
• Drive energy management and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Team management

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Data centre operations

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/operational)

Certified Data Centre Professional

Tools

CMMS

Windows OS

Job description

JLL in Malaysia invites a seasoned Facility Manager to lead on-site operations & maintenance for a data centre. You will manage engineering teams, supervise subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual standards while optimizing energy use.

Location is On-site in Johor Bahru. You should hold a Certified Data Centre Professional and have 6–8 years in engineering or critical environments, with 2–3 years in Tier III data centres; strong leadership, communication, and