Senior Data Center Project Manager - Critical Infra Lead

DayOne; Johor; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction of mission-critical data center facilities. The role emphasizes data center construction management in high-availability environments with responsibility for delivering on time, within scope and budget, and upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.

You will oversee end-to-end projects, coordinating internal teams and external partners, managing budgets, schedules, and risk while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience, ideally in data center or critical infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects with mechanical and electrical complexity.
• PMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data center construction projects from initiation through commissioning and handover.
• Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Manage internal teams, external vendors, contractors, engineers, and consultants.
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring adherence to design specifications, codes, and standards.
• Ensure all permitting, inspections, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Track and report on project milestones, deliverables, and risk factors.
• Oversee quality control, health and safety, and change management processes.
• Manage financial tracking, budget adherence, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate commissioning and integration of electrical, mechanical, and IT systems.
• Ensure project documentation, closeout reports, and handover to operations are completed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

DayOne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction of mission-critical data center facilities. The role emphasizes data center construction management in high-availability environments with responsibility for delivering on time, within scope and budget, and upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.

You will oversee end-to-end projects, coordinating internal teams and external partners, managing budgets, schedules, and risk while