Senior M&E Construction Manager | Data Center Projects

DayOne; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is expanding in Asia with a focus on high-performance data centers. We seek a Construction Manager (Mechanical) to oversee the complete lifecycle of M&E projects, coordinating with site teams and contractors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&E project management, strong HVAC/power knowledge, and experience with IST testing. Fluency in English is required; APAC language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management within M&E or engineering; data center experience preferred.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale M&E projects with HVAC, power systems and fire protection.
• Expertise in M&E systems, approvals, and IST testing for data centers.
• Strong CAPEX, cost estimation and TCO knowledge for M&E in data centers.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical fields.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project) and MS Office; strong organization.
• Demonstrates initiative and resilience under pressure.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); APAC language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire M&E construction lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Coordinate site and contractor teams to meet milestones and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Lead M&E contract negotiations and amendments with architects and subs.
• Evaluate construction methods for cost-effectiveness and prepare progress reports.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Collaborate with external consultants on HVAC, electrical and fire protection design.
• Ensure successful handover of M&E systems to operations and address deficiencies.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance on site.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

DayOne is expanding in Asia with a focus on high-performance data centers. We seek a Construction Manager (Mechanical) to oversee the complete lifecycle of M&E projects, coordinating with site teams and contractors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&E project management, strong HVAC/power knowledge, and experience with IST testing. Fluency in English is required; APAC language skills are a plus.