Senior Mechanical Programme Manager - Data Centre

DARA PEOPLE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DARA PEOPLE LTD. in Singapore on site at a live data centre seeks a senior Mechanical Technical Program Manager to lead the full lifecycle of mechanical systems—from design review through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate engineering teams, EPCs, consultants, OEMs and vendors to deliver complex plant, cooling and controls. The role emphasizes on-site delivery, site coordination and effective handover, with strong background in mission‑critical environments and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering, construction or commissioning experience within data centres.
• Experience taking complex mechanical systems through design review, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical plant and building services, including cooling, chilled water, HVAC, pumps, air handling or heat‑rejection systems.
• Strong QA/QC, installation assurance, commissioning and defect close‑out experience.
• Able to challenge technical designs and drive issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system development from design review through construction, commissioning and final handover.
• Develop and standardise mechanical engineering packages, specifications and technical requirements.
• Review designs, drawings, specifications and vendor submissions before procurement and construction.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, EPC contractors, consultants, OEMs and specialist vendors.
• Provide technical input on large mechanical plant, cooling systems and associated controls.
• Lead QA/QC reviews, installation assurance and mechanical completion activities.
• Participate in and witness commissioning, functional testing and performance verification.
• Manage technical issues, defects, punch lists and mitigation actions through to closure.
• Review as‑built drawings, commissioning records and final handover documentation.
• Recommend improvements covering technology, performance, cost, resilience and programme.
• Produce progress updates and lead technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

DARA PEOPLE LTD. in Singapore on site at a live data centre seeks a senior Mechanical Technical Program Manager to lead the full lifecycle of mechanical systems—from design review through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate engineering teams, EPCs, consultants, OEMs and vendors to deliver complex plant, cooling and controls. The role emphasizes on-site delivery, site coordination and effective handover, with strong background in mission‑critical environments and