Director, Pre-Construction APAC — Data Center Growth Leader

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Director, Pre-Construction, APAC to lead the Design, Engineering and Construction efforts for the APAC region. You will coordinate with NSD and SSA teams to drive early-stage development, ensuring pre-construction aligns with corporate objectives and supports successful delivery from concept through construction readiness.

The role requires extensive data center development experience, CSA/MEP construction management, and a proven ability to lead multi-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent; 7–15 years in management roles.
• Extensive experience in data center development and CSA/MEP construction management.
• PMP certification and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
• APAC project delivery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and planning approval processes, including master and precinct planning and construction permitting.
• Support utilities provisioning negotiations with emphasis on power and networking with NSD.
• Partner with project teams to resolve data center designs delivering Tier III data centers at optimal cost.
• Advise on programme, cost, buildability, and statutory compliance with Project Controls and ECI.
• Manage build partners through technical feedback, schedule and budget management during pre-construction.
• Oversee procurement/tender strategy for professional services and plant/equipment partnerships.
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, and engineers through the ECI phase.
• Manage direct reports, third-party resources, and staffing utilization.
• Create and manage RFPs for consultants and providers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost-control software

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Director, Pre-Construction, APAC to lead the Design, Engineering and Construction efforts for the APAC region. You will coordinate with NSD and SSA teams to drive early-stage development, ensuring pre-construction aligns with corporate objectives and supports successful delivery from concept through construction readiness.

The role requires extensive data center development experience, CSA/MEP construction management, and a proven ability to lead multi-site