Project Manager - Data Center

RightHirePlus; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm seeks an experienced Data Center Project Manager in Johor to lead the construction of a new facility. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and over 8 years of project management experience in mission-critical construction. The role involves managing stakeholders, ensuring safety and compliance, and financial oversight. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered in this pivotal role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mission-critical construction.
• Completed at least one full lifecycle data center project.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle management for the data center construction.
• Foster relationships with contractors and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Develop and manage the project budget.
• Maintain the master project schedule and manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Data Center Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new, state-of-the-art data center facility in Johor. The ideal candidate will be an APAC-based professional with a strong construction and shell & core (CSA) background, who has successfully delivered at least one data center project from conception to commissioning. You will be the on-the-ground leader, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, to the highest standards of quality and safety, while effectively managing all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution: Provide full project lifecycle management for the data center construction, with a focus on Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) components. Lead planning, procurement, execution, monitoring, and successful handover.
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Be a true "people person," fostering strong relationships with contractors, vendors, internal teams (design, engineering, operations), and local authorities. Lead, motivate, and manage the on-site project team and multiple subcontractors.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance Champion: Enforce a zero-harm safety culture. Ensure 100% compliance with all local (JKKP/ DOSH) and international safety regulations and building codes. Implement and audit rigorous quality control and assurance programs.
• Commercial & Financial Acumen: Develop, manage, and report on the project budget. Possess strong knowledge of commercial numbers to provide accurate P&L updates, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and change order management to senior management.
• Schedule & Risk Management: Develop and maintain the master project schedule. Proactively identify, mitigate, and report on project risks. Ensure timely delivery of all milestones.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience in mission-critical construction.
• Must have completed at least one full lifecycle data center project in a project management or senior site management role.
• Demonstrable experience in safety leadership and a stellar safety record.
• Strong commercial and financial skills, with experience presenting P&L updates and managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills—a proven "people person."
• Based in the APAC region and willing to be located in/relocate to Johor for the project duration.
• Professional proficiency in English.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in a high-visibility, strategic project for a leading organization.
• Competitive, regionally-aligned compensation and benefits package.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for career growth.
• The chance to build a world-class infrastructure in a key APAC location.