PROJECT MANAGER

hxt construction pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

hxt construction pte. ltd. seeks a Project Execution professional to manage day-to-day site operations for critical data center projects, coordinating MEP systems and ensuring alignment with fast-track hyperscale schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, QA/QC, and rigorous coordination across contractors and vendors. The position requires oversight of installation and integration of power, cooling, and ICT infrastructure, with attention to redundancy configurations and adherence to local

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for data center construction (CSA + MEP).
• Coordinate contractors across critical systems including power, cooling, and fire protection.
• Ensure works align with fast-track schedules typical of hyperscale and colocation builds.
• Oversee installation and integration of critical infrastructure: medium/low voltage power distribution, cooling systems, ICT infrastructure.
• Ensure redundancy configurations (N+1, 2N, etc.) are properly implemented.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and authority requirements (e.g., Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority).
• Align construction with industry standards such as Uptime Institute Tier classifications and/or TIA standards.
• Enforce strict safety standards due to high-risk electrical and mechanical works.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and toolbox meetings.
• Ensure all installations meet mission-critical tolerances and specifications.
• Monitor inspections, testing, and turnover processes.
• Manage punch lists and defect rectification.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams for FAT, SAT, IST.
• Ensure systems are ready for energization and operational validation.
• Track progress against critical milestones (e.g., RFSU – Ready for Service).
• Identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans.
• Support cost tracking, variation orders, and contractor claims.
• Manage general contractors, MEP subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Ensure proper sequencing and interface coordination between trades.
• Ensure completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and turnover packages.
• Support smooth transition to operations and facilities teams.

Skills

Site management

MEP coordination

Quality control

Safety audits

Job description

Project Execution (Mission-Critical Focus)

• Manage day-to-day site operations for data center construction (CSA + MEP).
• Coordinate contractors across critical systems including power, cooling, and fire protection.
• Ensure works align with fast-track schedules typical of hyperscale and colocation builds.

MEP Systems Oversight

• Oversee installation and integration of critical infrastructure:Medium/low voltage power distribution (switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators)Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers)Structured cabling and ICT infrastructure
• Ensure redundancy configurations (N+1, 2N, etc.) are properly implemented.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and authority requirements (e.g., Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority).
• Align construction with industry standards such as Uptime Institute Tier classifications and/or TIA standards.

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

• Enforce strict safety standards due to high-risk electrical and mechanical works.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and toolbox meetings.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Ensure all installations meet mission-critical tolerances and specifications.
• Monitor inspections, testing, and turnover processes.
• Manage punch lists and defect rectification.

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Coordinate with commissioning teams for:Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Ensure systems are ready for energization and operational validation.

Schedule & Cost Control

• Track progress against critical milestones (e.g., RFSU – Ready for Service).
• Identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans.
• Support cost tracking, variation orders, and contractor claims.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Manage general contractors, MEP subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Ensure proper sequencing and interface coordination between trades.

Documentation & Handover

• Ensure completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and turnover packages.
• Support smooth transition to operations and facilities teams.