APAC Pre-Construction Director: Data Center Strategy

Vantage Data Centers APAC Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers APAC Pte. Ltd is seeking a Director of Pre-Construction, APAC, to lead the design, engineering, and construction readiness for new and existing sites across the APAC region.

You will oversee due diligence, concept design, consultant onboarding, entitlement and permitting, and pre-construction with GC and PM teams. You will drive master planning, development approvals, and cost-efficient data center solutions in collaboration with NSD, SSA, and DE&C teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or equivalent; 7–10 years in a management role, 10–15 years preferred.
• Complex and technical construction experience required; data center experience preferred.
• Experience in CSA and MEP construction management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (MS Project or Primavera P6).
• Experience developing executive-level presentations; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and planning approval processes, including master and precinct planning and construction permitting.
• Support utilities provisioning negotiations with NSD team.
• Partner with project teams to deliver Tier III data center designs at optimal cost.
• Advise on programme, cost, buildability, and ECIs with Project Controls.
• Manage build partners with technical feedback and schedule/budget oversight during pre-construction.
• Procurement and tender strategy for professional services and equipment in APAC.
• Lead ECI phase with general contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Manage direct reports and staffing utilization; coordinate with external project resources.
• Create and manage RFPs for consultants and providers.
• Obtain project budgets and produce monthly forecasts with Construction Commercial Team.
• Capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Construction management

Pre-construction

MS Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Vantage Data Centers APAC Pte. Ltd is seeking a Director of Pre-Construction, APAC, to lead the design, engineering, and construction readiness for new and existing sites across the APAC region.

You will oversee due diligence, concept design, consultant onboarding, entitlement and permitting, and pre-construction with GC and PM teams. You will drive master planning, development approvals, and cost-efficient data center solutions in collaboration with NSD, SSA, and DE&C teams, ensuring