Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction (Johor)

IRON MOUNTAIN SDN BHD; Johor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for continuous learning.

Job summary

IRON MOUNTAIN SDN BHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Design & Construction to lead on-site delivery of a multi-facility data center program in Johor, including a critical high-voltage utility substation. You will drive progress, navigate regulatory landscapes, and ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget completion.

You will coordinate PM, design, and controls teams under a D&B Turnkey framework, manage contractor performance, and engage with local authorities to secure permits and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management in large-scale construction.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects (data center MEP/CSA preferred).
• Knowledge of Malaysian or Singaporean construction ecosystems.
• Technical mastery in project controls (CPM, earned value, cost tracking).
• Experience coordinating utility grid connections or substations; direct TNB familiarity preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline; PMP or BEM preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in English; regional languages advantageous.
• On-site location in Johor, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution as the primary delivery lead for a large-scale data center program and dedicated utility substation, coordinating matrixed PM, design, and controls teams
• Direct and monitor a major General Contractor under a D&B Turnkey framework, tracking daily/weekly KPIs and enforcing safety and quality standards
• Oversee day-to-day engagement with regional power authorities, tracking connections with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to maintain schedule alignment
• Manage project financials, oversee change orders, and ensure commercial adherence to internal governance and Delegation of Authority frameworks
• Liaise with Johor municipal councils and agencies (e.g., MIDA) to clear permitting, facilitate inspections, and secure final handovers

Skills

Project management

CPM

Earned value

Cost tracking

MEP/CSA knowledge

TNB familiarity

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

On-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

PMP or BEM certifications

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction (Johor)

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Senior Project Manager for Design & Construction to join the Data Center Development team. In this role, you will lead the tactical execution of a multi-facility data center development program in Johor, including a critical high-voltage utility substation. Serving as the primary on-site delivery lead, your expertise will help drive progress, navigate local regulatory landscapes, and directly shape the expanding digital infrastructure footprint in Southeast Asia. You will ensure landmark builds cross the finish line safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key responsibilities

Lead on-site execution as the primary delivery lead for a large-scale data center program and dedicated utility substation, coordinating matrixed PM, design, and controls teams

Direct and monitor a major General Contractor under a D&B Turnkey framework, tracking daily/weekly KPIs and enforcing safety and quality standards

Oversee day-to-day engagement with regional power authorities, specifically tracking connections with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to maintain schedule alignment

Manage project financials, oversee change orders, and ensure commercial adherence to internal governance and Delegation of Authority frameworks

Liaise with Johor municipal councils and agencies (e.g., MIDA) to clear permitting, facilitate inspections, and secure final handovers

About you

8+ years of project management experience in large-scale construction, with a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects (data center MEP/CSA experience highly preferred)

Strong knowledge of Malaysian or Singaporean construction ecosystems, local supply chains, contractor markets, and labor dynamics

Technical mastery in project controls (CPM, earned value, cost tracking) and complex MEP/CSA systems

Practical experience coordinating utility grid connections or substation builds, ideally with direct TNB process familiarity

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (PMP or BEM certifications preferred)

Full professional proficiency in English; fluency in regional languages is an advantage for engaging local authorities

On-site location in Johor, Malaysia

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

About us

Iron Mountain is a company focused on data center development and digital infrastructure expansion in Southeast Asia.