Construction Quality Technical Program Manager - Singapore

GOOGLE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is looking for a Technical Program Manager to oversee complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the data center construction sector. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of quality commissioning strategies and documentation, ensuring construction projects meet high standards. Ideal applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. This role requires collaboration across teams and effective risk management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing the end-to-end construction project/product lifecycle.
• 5 years of infrastructure experience in the operation and construction of data center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Source commissioning agents and develop relevant documents for projects.
• Participate in vendor meetings to set expectations on commissioning requirements.
• Monitor implementations of quality and commissioning processes across projects.
• Identify risks to a project and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Google Workspace

Job description

Our mission as Construction Quality and Commissioning (QCx) is to design, build, and operate a fact-based quality management system that provides predictable quality and a closed loop learning culture from design through operations for our global data centers. We strive to optimize construction quality and the commissioning process through data-driven decision making, in order to deliver data centers with the highest quality and reliability in the industry.

As a team, we are committed to growing a culture of excellence and collaboration, and to continuously improving our processes and outcomes in order to exceed industry standards and the expectations of our stakeholders.

As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross‑functional partners across the company. You will be responsible for developing the Commissioning Strategy and relevant documentation (i.e., specifications, test plans, checklists, guides) for mechanical or electrical equipment, supporting the APAC region.

In this role, you will utilize an understanding of data center construction standards, quality control and assurance processes, and commissioning procedures to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, reliable, and efficient data center facilities. You will also support a portfolio of construction projects to ensure the successful implementation of the general construction quality program and reduce cost of poor quality in our construction projects.

Job responsibilities

• Source commissioning agents and develop strategy and relevant documents (i.e., specifications, test plans, checklists, guides, trainings). Hold necessary cross‑functional team reviews and onboard project stakeholders.
• Participate/facilitate vendor meetings to set expectations on Commissioning requirements, verify feasibility of strategy and document agreements.
• Ensure document workflow approval in collaboration with the QCx librarian. Report the quality and commissioning status for the full lifecycle of the construction project.
• Monitor and oversee the implementation of all construction quality and commissioning processes by our project management consultants, general contractors, electrical/mechanical trades, and quality and commissioning agents.
• Identify risks to a project and develop mitigation strategies with the project team. Work and collaborate on regional/global initiatives to improve the Construction Quality Program.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience managing the end-to-end construction project/product lifecycle (e.g., process developments, implementation and improvement)
• 5 years of infrastructure experience in the operation and construction of data center, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, power, nuclear, or other 24X7 mission critical facilities

Preferred qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing end-to-end project/product lifecycle (e.g., process developments, implementation and improvement)
• 10 years of infrastructure experience in the operation and construction of data center, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, power, nuclear, or other 24X7 mission critical facilities
• Experience leading cross‑functional process improvements and the development and implementation of construction Quality and Commissioning Programs
• Experience with the construction of hyperscale data centers
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, metrics dashboards, data visualization, and Google Workspace
• Knowledge of data center structural, electrical, mechanical, and controls equipment