M&E Manager

Shimizu Corporation, Singapore Office; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu Corporation, Singapore Office is seeking a seasoned M&E Project Manager to lead design development through construction, testing, commissioning and handover of mission-critical facilities. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, vendors and internal teams to ensure flawless delivery.

The role demands at least 10 years of M&E construction experience, including 3 years in a leadership capacity, and proven experience on large-scale data centre projects with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of M&E construction experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre projects or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong experience managing testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing.
• Experience managing consultants, subcontractors, specialist vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of critical power infrastructure and data centre cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E design through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, constraints, and technical challenges.
• Chair coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress reviews to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Project planning

Scheduling

Documentation

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

• Lead technical and commercial tender submissions, including bid strategy, scope review, risk assessment, and proposal development.
• Review client requirements, specifications, drawings, and contract documents to ensure compliance and competitiveness of submissions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain technical inputs, pricing, and tender deliverables.
• Evaluate technical proposals, value engineering opportunities, and project risks during the tender and negotiation stages.
• Support contract clarifications, bid presentations, and client negotiations through award.

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage all M&E works from design development through construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, constraints, and technical challenges to minimize impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Chair coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress reviews to drive project performance.

Design & Technical Management

• Review and manage M&E designs, calculations, shop drawings, method statements, and technical submissions for compliance, constructability, and coordination.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination across architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Evaluate equipment selections, material submissions, vendor documentation, and technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on mission-critical systems, ensuring requirements for reliability, redundancy, maintainability, and operational resilience are achieved.
• Resolve technical issues arising during design and construction phases.
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning strategies, plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final commissioning activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with consultants, authorities, specialist vendors, and client representatives.
• Ensure all systems achieve required operational performance, reliability, and readiness standards prior to handover.
• Review commissioning records, as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and final project close-out deliverables.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage M&E project costs, forecasts, budgets, variations, and cost-control initiatives.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations, progress claims, valuations, and variation orders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Support the resolution of commercial, contractual, and technical issues to protect project outcomes and profitability.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Act as the primary point of contact for all M&E-related matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates, technical reports, risk assessments, and management briefings.
• Escalate critical issues proactively and recommend effective corrective actions to senior management.

Requirements

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of M&E construction experience , including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role .
• Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre projects or other mission-critical facilities.
• Strong experience managing testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing for complex M&E systems.
• Experience managing consultants, subcontractors, specialist vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong knowledge of critical power infrastructure and data centre cooling systems.
• Good understanding of data centre requirements.
• Expertise in commissioning methodologies, FAT, SAT, IST, and operational readiness.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, reporting, and document management software.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

We are committed to conducting business with integrity and in full compliance with all applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. Successful candidates will be expected to uphold the Company's ethical standards and comply with all requirements set out in the Company's Compliance Policy.