Senior Data Center Construction Lead

Xircle Talent; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent in Malaysia seeks a senior leader to oversee the complete execution of complex data centre construction projects. You will drive on-site operational excellence, manage costs, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and regulators to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years’ hands-on construction project management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of hands-on construction project management experience, with a proven record in site leadership and cost control.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage full project lifecycle: cost, schedule, quality, safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive execution of civil and MEP works, ensuring schedule, quality, and safety compliance.
• Manage daily site logistics by optimizing labour, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance to meet critical milestones.
• Conduct routine site inspections and enforce HSE standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical, financial, operational, and environmental risks with contingency plans.
• Maintain a risk register with internal teams and external consultants.
• Serve as the primary client contact and coordinate with consultants and regulators.
• Establish clear stakeholder communications to prevent disputes.
• Prepare progress reports, variations, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Prioritize client satisfaction to foster long-term partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Site leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Xircle Talent in Malaysia seeks a senior leader to oversee the complete execution of complex data centre construction projects. You will drive on-site operational excellence, manage costs, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and regulators to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years’ hands-on construction project management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and MS Office.