Mechanical / Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

Turner & Townsend; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management consultancy is seeking a Mechanical / Electrical Project Manager for their data center projects in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and over 10 years of project management experience. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety and data center standards. The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC and power distribution systems, and excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 10 years of project management experience in advanced manufacturing or data centers.
• Proficient in project management methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for data center MEP/electrical systems.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with teams and vendors for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and Tier III/Tier IV standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Knowledge of power distribution

Knowledge of UPS

Knowledge of generators

Knowledge of cooling systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Mechanical / Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for data center MEP / electrical systems.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure smooth execution.
• Review and approve technical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Tier III/Tier IV data center standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 10 years of project management experience in advanced manufacturing, data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, UPS, generators, and cooling systems.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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