Senior Manager, Project & Construction Management ,Data Centre

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

Job summary

Nxera is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to drive regional DC projects from initiation through closeout. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, translate requirements into deliverables, and manage budgets and schedules to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in project or construction management, a relevant engineering/PM degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. Occasional regional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in project management or construction management, with data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or Architecture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage new Data Center project execution regionally (green/brown field).
• Support country project lead and oversee all project lifecycle phases.
• Develop project master program, project charter and set up processes.
• Source specialists and experts for project delivery teams.
• Translate business requirements into executable deliverables.
• Prepare budgets and manage cashflow within approved funding.
• Lead tendering and administration processes.
• Report progress and expenditure to management in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and risk management.
• Review drawings and contribute to schedule development for efficient delivery.
• Travel regionally 20–25% as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/PM/Construction/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Passionate about making a real impact? Join our team at Nxera to unfold the new era! Be at the forefront of the data centre (DC) industry with a unique focus on sustainability, connectivity and AI which sets us apart as the next generation DC operator. You will also get to gain invaluable experience in a fast-growing industry that is powering the digitalization wave. Be empowered to co-create the future with our dynamic team.

Make an Impact by

• Manage new Data Center project execution for green and/or brown field projects regionally.
• Support the individual country project lead and overview of all phases of the data center project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
• Development of project master program, project charter and set up project processes
• Sourcing for suitable specialist and subject matter experts to be part of project delivery team.
• Translate business requirement/plan into executable project deliverables
• Prepare project budget capital funding, manage approved project capital funding cashflow and spending within approved budgets.
• Lead project tender and administration processes.
• Timely and accurately reporting of project progress and expenditure to management.
• Familiar with Data center risk redundancy configurations and requirement
• Day to day construction oversight to ensure the project is carried out in compliance with EHS requirement in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Assist in researching new technologies that could apply to new DC or to enhance current DC
• Knowledgeable in various M&E critical systems (e.g. UPS, Generator, Chiller, Cooling Tower) requirement including testing and commissioning (i.e. FAT, SAT, IST)
• Knowledge in civil and architecture detail including the sequence of work to support the development of schedule for efficient delivery.
• Ensure Environment, Safety and Occupational Health are implemented by project contractors.
• Ability in reading design and construction drawings for all fields (Architectural, Structural, M&E, etc.)
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate communication, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Foster a culture of quality assurance and improvement for the project and within the project team.
• Ensure projects conform to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Willing to travel regionally on an as-needed basis (20% - 25% travel).

Skills for Success

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in project management or construction management with proven track records in green and/or brown field data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or Architecture.
• Possess good leadership with great problem-solving skills.
• Possess good communication skills in English with attention to detail.
• Possess strong negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Possess positive attitude.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project).