Project Delivery Director

Xircle Talent; Penang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a senior leader to oversee the full lifecycle of a major data centre infrastructure build in Malaysia, from initial planning through to final handover.

The role acts as the owner's primary authority, ensuring technical, commercial, and operational targets are met within strict constraints, with a focus on MEP systems, procurement, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering Management or related discipline.
• At least 12 years in construction or engineering delivery, with 5+ years in data centre projects including leadership to handover.
• Expertise in MEP, long-lead procurement, construction oversight, and integrated commissioning.
• Experience on owner’s side or with large GC engagements; data centre experience in Malaysia/SE Asia preferred.
• Strong leadership for cross-functional teams and English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule across design, permitting, procurement, construction, utility integration, and testing.
• Coordinate external consultants, main contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal staff; define interfaces and owner-furnished item accountability.
• Lead design review meetings to lock in electrical, cooling, structural, and control system specifications.
• Oversee budgets, change orders, payments, and compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
• Supervise factory acceptance tests and on-site verification; guide transition to operations and defect resolution.

Skills

Project leadership

Leadership

MEP systems

Risk management

English communication

Mandarin (advantage)

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering Management / Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is a data centre owner and developer responsible for the construction and operation of facilities within Malaysia.

Job Summary

This position requires a senior leader to oversee the full lifecycle of a major data centre infrastructure build, from initial planning stages through to final handover. The role serves as the primary authority on the owner’s side, ensuring that technical, commercial, and operational targets are achieved within strict constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, pinpointing critical path activities across design, permitting, procurement, construction, utility integration, and testing phases to prevent delays.
• Coordinate the efforts of external consultants, main contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal technical staff, clearly defining contractual boundaries, interface points, and accountability for owner-furnished items.
• Lead technical review meetings to lock in design specifications for electrical, cooling, structural, and control systems, while ensuring design stability and resolving any on‑site technical conflicts systematically.
• Oversee financial performance by controlling budgets, managing change orders, and tracking payment milestones, alongside ensuring compliance with local regulations, utility requirements, and safety/quality standards.
• Supervise factory acceptance tests, on‑site verification, and integrated system trials, providing senior leadership with clear visibility on delivery risks and managing the transition into operations and defect resolution.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Bring at least 12 years of experience in construction or engineering delivery, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to data centre projects, including direct leadership of a large‑scale facility through to commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in critical MEP systems, long‑lead equipment procurement, construction oversight, and integrated commissioning, with the ability to independently assess and mitigate significant delivery risks.
• Have experience working on the owner’s side or managing large general contractor engagements; prior involvement in data centre deliveries within Malaysia or the broader Southeast Asian region is highly desirable.
• Exhibit strong leadership capabilities for cross‑functional teams, along with the commercial acumen and communication skills to chair meetings and review technical and contractual documentation in English; proficiency in Mandarin is a distinct advantage.