Senior Manager, Project

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

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and construction of mission‑critical data center facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management within high‑availability environments. You will be responsible for delivering data center projects on time, within scope and budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key 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.

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.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.