Data Center Project Manager (Singapore)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of critical infrastructure projects in live data center environments.

The role requires rigorous risk management and a strong technical understanding, with the ability to operate across Singapore sites. You will manage MEP upgrades, capacity expansions, and infrastructure improvements while maintaining uptime and safety, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and internal

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within operational data centers.
• Strong MEP project management experience in electrical and mechanical.
• PMP or related qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Execute projects within live operational data center environments while ensuring zero impact to business-critical operations.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and monitor project risks.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead change management, shutdowns, cutovers, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and client operational requirements.
• Provide regular project reporting and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Skills

Live data center environment

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Job description

Join a global organization where your contributions matter from day one.

• Hiring Now! To support Hyperscale Data Center Environment
• Location: Singapore

About the Role

CBRE is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical infrastructure projects within operational data center environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery of MEP upgrades, capacity expansion, critical systems replacement, and infrastructure improvement initiatives while ensuring uninterrupted operations in mission-critical facilities.

This role requires strong technical understanding of data center infrastructure, extensive MEP project management experience, and proven success delivering projects in live, operational environments where uptime, safety, and risk management are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Execute projects within live operational data center environments while ensuring zero impact to business-critical operations.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and monitor project risks.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead change management, shutdowns, cutovers, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and client operational requirements.
• Provide regular project reporting and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience managing projects within operational (live) data center or mission-critical environments.
• Strong MEP project management experience, particularly electrical and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering critical infrastructure upgrades, expansions, or fit‑out projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and contractor/vendor management skills.
• PMP, Engineering, Construction Management, or related qualifications preferred.