Data Centre Project Director – Lead a flagship DC build

Mission Critical; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Project Director for a major data centre project in Singapore. The ideal candidate will lead the project lifecycle and manage a high-performing team, ensuring budget and risk factors are addressed. Recent hands-on experience in large-scale data centre projects is essential, particularly in commissioning and handover. Candidates should be adept at problem-solving within complex regulatory environments and focused on delivering safe and timely results. Early applicants will be prioritized as the process ramps up into 2026.

Qualifications

• Recent proven experience delivering large-scale data centre projects.
• Hands-on involvement in commissioning and handover within the last 3 to 5 years.
• Experience working in complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from early strategy through to handover.
• Build and manage a high-performing project team and supply chain.
• Own budget, risk, and commercial decisions.
• Work closely with local authorities, utilities, and investors.
• Drive a strong safety culture while hitting programme deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Budget and risk management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Safety culture focus

Job description

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Project Director for a major data centre project in Singapore. The ideal candidate will lead the project lifecycle and manage a high-performing team, ensuring budget and risk factors are addressed. Recent hands-on experience in large-scale data centre projects is essential, particularly in commissioning and handover. Candidates should be adept at problem-solving within complex regulatory environments and focused on delivering safe and timely results. Early applicants will be prioritized as the process ramps up into 2026.