Mechanical / Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

Turner & Townsend Limited; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management consultancy is looking for a Mechanical / Electrical Project Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle for data center MEP/electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in advanced manufacturing or data centers. Strong knowledge of HVAC and related systems is essential. This role promises a supportive environment focusing on work-life balance and career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 10 years of project management experience in advanced manufacturing, data centers, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, UPS, generators, and cooling systems.
• Proficient in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for data center MEP/electrical systems.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Mechanical / Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

• Full-time

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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