Site Manager - Structured Cabling (Data Centres)

Onnec; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ONNEC Group is seeking a Site Manager in Johor Bahru to lead on-site crews, coordinate contractors and ensure safe, on-time delivery of large-scale data centre projects. The role is fully site-based and requires hands-on management of cabling, documentation, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has IT/data centre installation experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive work ethic to drive project profitability and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site-based engineering teams.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Solid understanding of IT and data centre installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineers and supervisors to ensure cabling works meet specs and safety standards.
• Ensure HSE requirements are followed with risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage stock and materials for efficient installation and timely delivery.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with clients and document actions and outcomes.
• Draft and maintain site documentation and O&M manuals as required.
• Support patching and documentation across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client-facing

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our team in Johor on a full-time, site-based basis, supporting the delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre projects.

The Site Manager will take full responsibility for the delivery of data centre projects, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is fully site-based and requires hands‑on coordination of site activities, contractors, and overall project execution.

What you’ll be doing as our Site Manager:

• Oversee a team of supervisors and engineers to ensure all cable installations are installed to specification, on time and meet Onnec Group and Manufacturers quality standards.
• Ensure all current Health & Safety requirements are met, carrying out Risk Assessments, drafting method statements and ensuring all H&S procedures are followed.
• Ensure stock is managed in a cost effective manner and that there are sufficient materials available at all times to ensure efficient installation.
• Order materials as required.
• Compile progress reports as required and / or provide information in a logical format to the Project Manager.
• Carry out quality checks on all works carried out by the cabling engineers and ensure all required Quality Standards are met.
• Read and understand all site drawings, update ‘as and when’ when work is completed.
• Attend and document client meetings and ensure all required actions are carried out in a timely manner.
• Compile process and produce documentation as required to meet company and client standards.
• Draw up patching schedules and ensure timely implementation of any patching requirements.
• Ensure all required installations are documented as specified.
• Draw up Operations and Maintenance manuals as required.
• As and when required assist in any urgent installation works.
• Ensure that project profitability is maximised at all times.

What we’re looking for in our Site Manager:

• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate site-based engineering teams.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and dynamic with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a high workload in fast-paced environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident in client-facing interactions, with the ability to understand and manage client requirements.
• Demonstrable experience within the IT industry, specifically in data centre installations.
• Solid understanding of structured cabling installation practices and standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and manage teams on site.