Senior Project Manager (Design - Construction)

Iron Mountain; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Senior Project Manager for Design & Construction to join our Data Center Development team in Johor, Malaysia. You will lead on-site delivery for a multi-facility program, including a high-voltage utility substation, coordinating PM, design, and controls teams to meet schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of large-scale construction PM experience, strong project controls knowledge, and familiarity with local regulatory processes (MIDA, TNB).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PM experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of Malaysian construction ecosystems and local supply chains.
• Strong project controls knowledge (CPM, earned value, cost tracking).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; PMP/BEM preferred.
• Fluency in English; local language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution for a large-scale data center program and utility substation.
• Manage GC & vendor performance under a D&B Turnkey framework.
• Coordinate with regional power authorities and ensure schedule alignment with TNB.
• Oversee budgets, changes, and governance.
• Engage with Johor councils and agencies for permits and handovers.

Skills

Project management

Project controls

Budget management

MEP/CSA experience

Regulatory engagement

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

PMP or BEM certification preferred

Job description

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Iron Mountain is seeking an strategic Senior Project Manager for Design & Construction to join our Data Center Development team.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the tactical execution of a multi-facility data center development program in Johor, including a critical high-voltage utility substation. Servicing as the primary on-site delivery lead, your expertise will help drive progress, navigate local regulatory landscapes, and directly shape our expanding digital infrastructure footprint in Southeast Asia. Building on our foundation of operational excellence, you will ensure landmark builds cross the finish line safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

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

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.
• A 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.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• On-site location in Johor, Malaysia
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Number of days - paid time off/ holidays
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.