Design & Construction Director (Data Centre)

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 7,538,000 - 11,935,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

People Profilers Pte Ltd is seeking a senior leader to drive end-to-end data center developments. You will manage concept through commissioning, coordinating architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and specialist consultants while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.

The role requires 15+ years in project delivery, 8+ years in leadership for mission-critical facilities, and deep MEP/commissioning knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in project delivery, construction management, or infrastructure development.
• 8+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale mission-critical facilities or complex projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Deep understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center developments from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Establish and execute delivery strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Drive milestones and align with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across markets and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Manage design consultants across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialists.
• Ensure design solutions meet operational, technical, commercial, sustainability, and customer needs.
• Review and approve design deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Drive value engineering while maintaining quality and reliability.

Skills

Leadership experience

15+ years project delivery

MEP systems expertise

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction/Architecture

Job description

Industry: Data Centre

Conducive Working Environment

Location: CBD

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data center developments from concept design through commissioning and handover.
• Establish and execute project delivery strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Drive project milestones and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across different markets.
• Manage architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialist design consultants.
• Ensure design solutions meet operational, technical, commercial, sustainability, and customer requirements.
• Review and approve design deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, reliability, and resilience standards.
• Lead contractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project execution strategies.
• Monitor construction progress, cost, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Provide executive oversight on project performance and resolve critical issues impacting delivery.
• Implement governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and project controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders including customers, consultants, contractors, authorities, and utility providers.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.
• Support customer technical due diligence and project-related discussions.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Drive cost optimization without compromising facility performance and reliability.
• Review change orders, claims, and contractual matters.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and project reporting.
• Oversee commissioning planning and execution.
• Ensure successful transition from construction to operations.
• Drive operational readiness and acceptance processes.
• Support customer fit-out, testing, and occupancy activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project delivery, construction management, or infrastructure development.
• Minimum 8 years in a leadership role managing large-scale mission-critical facilities, data centers, industrial, semiconductor, or complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Deep understanding of MEP systems, mission-critical environments, commissioning, and project controls.

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.