M&E Manager (Data Center)

Shimizu Corporation, Singapore Office; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu Corporation, Singapore Office is seeking a Senior M&E Project Manager to lead all mechanical and electrical works from design development through testing, commissioning and handover. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, vendors and internal project teams to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 10 years M&E construction experience including 3 years in a leadership role, and proven delivery of large-scale data

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• 10+ years of M&E construction experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience delivering large-scale data centre projects or other mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all M&E works from design development through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate M&E activities with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Review and monitor project schedules to ensure M&E deliverables align with milestones.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and technical issues, and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Lead coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

Document management software

Project planning software

Job description

• Lead and manage all M&E works from design development and construction through testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Coordinate M&E activities with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Review and monitor project schedules to ensure M&E deliverables are aligned with overall project milestones.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and technical issues, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Lead coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress reviews.

Design and Technical Management

• Review M&E designs, calculations, shop drawings, method statements, and technical submissions for compliance, coordination, and constructability.
• Manage design coordination across architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Evaluate technical proposals, equipment selections, material submissions, and vendor documentation.
• Provide technical expertise on mission-critical systems, including redundancy, availability, maintainability, and reliability requirements.
• Interpret and resolve technical issues arising during design and construction.

Testing and Commissioning

• Develop and implement Testing and Commissioning (T&C) strategies, plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with independent commissioning agents, client-appointed consultants, authorities, and specialist vendors.
• Ensure all systems meet operational readiness, performance, redundancy, and reliability requirements before handover.
• Lead the troubleshooting, investigation, and resolution of commissioning issues.
• Review test results, commissioning records, as-built documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable local authority regulations, statutory requirements, industry codes, and client standards.
• Drive quality assurance and quality control processes for all M&E works.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements and project HSE standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, site reviews, and quality assessments.
• Monitor construction quality, safety performance, and corrective action close-out.

Commercial and Contract Management

• Review subcontractor progress claims, valuations, and variation orders.
• Monitor M&E budgets, expenditure, forecasts, and cost-control measures.
• Support procurement activities, including the technical evaluation of suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist with the review and resolution of contractual, technical, and commercial issues.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all M&E-related matters.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress updates, risk reports, technical reports, and management briefings.
• Escalate critical issues and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Foster strong working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams.

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.