Head of Construction, APAC

Jobtailor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee data centre builds, fit-outs, and upgrades from inception to handover to operations.

You will manage budgets and schedules, review documents, and lead safety, quality, and risk controls while collaborating with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience as construction or project manager/director, preferably with data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, methodologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with data centre design, infrastructure, and MEP systems
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Understanding of relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee construction of data centre facilities from inception through handover to operations
• Develop and monitor budgets and schedules, track progress and expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams
• Define project goals, objectives, and performance criteria
• Oversee design development, procurement, construction, and closeout
• Select and negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers
• Monitor site progress and compliance with safety protocols and quality standards
• Review and approve construction documents, change orders, payment applications, invoices, and project documentation
• Manage financial project controls and maintain accurate reporting
• Manage project risks, prepare mitigation plans, report impact events, and elevate risks
• Serve as primary point of contact for operations and customers, providing project updates and managing expectations
• Establish governance, communication, and reporting structures with senior and country stakeholders
• Partner with the Design Manager to deliver data centre capacity aligned with business strategy
• Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections and audits, and resolve construction issues or deficiencies

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management Software

Data Centre Design

Budget Development

Safety Protocol Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Construction Documentation

Risk Management Software

Job description

Plan, coordinate, and oversee construction of data centre facilities, including full builds, fit-outs, upgrades, landing stations, and infrastructure
Implement and enforce a robust safety culture with the Health and Safety Manager
Manage construction from inception through completion and handover to operations
Develop and monitor budgets and schedules, track progress and expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Collaborate with stakeholders, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams
Define project goals, objectives, and performance criteria
Oversee design development, procurement, construction, and closeout
Select and negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and suppliers
Monitor site progress and compliance with safety protocols and quality standards
Review and approve construction documents, change orders, payment applications, invoices, and project documentation
Manage financial project controls and maintain accurate reporting
Manage project risks, prepare mitigation plans, report impact events, and elevate risks
Serve as primary point of contact for operations and customers, providing project updates and managing expectations
Establish governance, communication, and reporting structures with senior and country stakeholders
Partner with the Design Manager to deliver data centre capacity aligned with business strategy
Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections and audits, and resolve construction issues or deficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience as a construction or project manager/director, preferably with a focus on data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, methodologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with data centre design, infrastructure, and MEP systems
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Understanding of relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing data centre construction projects, including planning, budgeting, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in stakeholder collaboration and project risk management to ensure successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Management
• Project Management Software
• Data Centre Design
• Budget Development
• Safety Protocol Compliance

Hard Skills

• Construction Processes
• Project Scheduling
• Quality Control Procedures
• Risk Management
• Change Order Review
• Financial Project Controls
• MEP Systems Knowledge
• Construction Documentation
• Negotiation Skills
• Attention to Detail

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Stakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

• Building Codes
• Regulations
• Construction Methodologies
• Data Centre Infrastructure
• Project Goals
• Performance Criteria
• Contractor Negotiation
• Site Inspections
• Construction Audits
• Cost-Saving Opportunities