Project Manager (Data Centre in Johor Bahru & Kulai)

Cushman & Wakefield; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a Data Centre project based in Johor Bahru & Kulai. You will develop schedules, budgets, and resources, define scope and milestones, and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution.

Responsibilities include overseeing design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale data center or industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, electrical, civil and ELV systems in data centers.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for data center construction.
• Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Job description

Project Manager (Data Centre in Johor Bahru & Kulai)

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for data center construction.
• Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, IEEE, CIDB, BOMBA, and Suruhanjaya Tenaga regulations.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Lead cross-functional teams including CSA, MEP, electrical, and ELV engineers.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring work is completed as per specifications.
• Conduct regular project meetings to monitor progress and resolve challenges.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, regulatory authorities, and internal management.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent project delays.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct quality control audits, inspections, and compliance checks throughout the project.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Supervise system integration, load testing, and commissioning of data center infrastructure.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed data centers with as-built documentation and maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimize long-term facility performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5 years or more experience in managing large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, electrical, civil, and ELV systems in data centers.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills