Construction Manager Data Center Facilities Development

The Project Manager, Data Center Facilities Development provides day-to-day, on-site leadership for data center infrastructure delivery in Kuala Lumpur. Working with design, procurement, commissioning, operations, contractors, and specialist vendors, the role oversees construction execution across base building, fit-out readiness, power, cooling, containment, controls, security, and enabling works.
The position is accountable for site safety, quality assurance, programme and milestone control, contractor coordination, risk management, and issue resolution. The Project Manager ensures work is delivered in accordance with approved designs, project requirements, and local regulations, while managing the construction-to-commissioning transition and supporting a smooth final handover.
Lead on-site construction delivery for AI / high-density infrastructure (base build and fit-out readiness, power, cooling, containment, enabling works).
Manage contractors and vendors across CSA/MEP, controls/BMS, fire, security, and specialist packages.
Drive construction workflows: RFIs, submittals, ITPs, inspections, NCRs, punch lists, progressive turnover, closeout.
Coordinate sequencing and interfaces across trades to protect milestones and remove constraints quickly.
Own site readiness and logistics: access control, permits, RAMS, workface planning, cleanliness/controlled environments (as required).
Drive commissioning readiness with commissioning/ops teams: test readiness, evidence packs, redlines/as-builts, and turnover requirements.
Maintain strong reporting cadence: daily/weekly progress, look-aheads, constraints, and escalation items.
What we’re looking for (must-have)
Proven experience delivering data center construction and/or mission-critical infrastructure in a site leadership role.
Strong understanding of MEP/critical systems construction and construction-to-commissioning handover