Project Director (Data Center Construction)

SM2 Consulting; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable data centre provider is looking for a Project Director to oversee the construction of their first project in Johor Bahru. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management and over 10 years of experience, particularly in mission-critical projects in Southeast Asia. Responsibilities include leading project development, ensuring compliance with best practices, and managing contractors and costs. Strong communication skills and experience with project management tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in mission-critical projects with at least 5 years in Southeast Asia.
• Working experience leading and collaborating on 3D Design Tools and BIM processes.
• Deep working experience in Project Management Platforms.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead both new and existing development projects.
• Ensure compliance with standard delivery best practices and project governance.
• Manage appointed General Contractors and maintain cost control processes.
• Identify and report on project risks with mitigation plans.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client is a reputable data centre provider operating over 50 data centres worldwide. They are now expanding into the Southeast Asia and looking to hire a Project Director who will supervise the construction of their first project in the region, located in Johor Bahru.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead both new and existing development projects. Building out project controls, delivery plans, project approach and methodology aligned to Delivery Playbook while taking into consideration local market norms.
• Ensure compliance with standard delivery best practice, project governance & Stage-gate approvals, utilizing our Project Delivery Tools and Technology Platform.
• Work as part of the team providing support, direction and leadership to the active project team members both within the Delivery team and project team members form related departments.
• Manage appointed General Contractors, Suppliers, Vendors and Consultants on key projects from award through to completion, ensuring delivery aligned to key project goals and requirements.
• Maintain and manage cost control and change control processes ensuring project cost control throughout with all contractors and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules / programmes, identifying key critical path activities, manage and agree programmes with all parties and monitor providing regular updates.
• Identify, track and report on all key risks which may be affecting the projects. Develop and implement mitigation plans to address and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with both consultants, contractors and supply vendors in market.
• Be client facing, interacting with local client teams, developing tailored solutions aligned to their requirements, structured and regular reporting cadence on project deliverables, progress, Safety & Cost as relevant.
• Passionate about the Data Center industry and be an innovator, always looking to bring the forefront of technology into our projects to achieve and exceed our Sustainability, Safety & Efficiency goals.

Must-have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineer, Project Management, or relevant built environment field, ideally in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years progressive experience in mission-critical projects with a minimum of 5 years delivering in South East Asia.
• Working experience leading and collaborating on 3D Design Tools, BIM process & methodology and implementation of 4D/5D design principals.
• Deep working experience in Project Management Platforms such as Procore, Clarizen or equivalent.
• Experienced and competent in MS Project or Primavera P6
• Strong presentation and communication skills.