Full Time Construction Manager Jobs, in NES Fircroft Selangor - Maukerja

MEP Construction Manager

Our agency is looking for an MEP Construction Manager on behalf of our client for a hyperscale data center project in Port Dickson, Malaysia.

Our client is acting as the Project Management Consultant (PMC), supporting the delivery of a major data center project for a leading American technology company.

The Role

The MEP Construction Manager will lead on-site mechanical and electrical construction activities, taking ownership of installation quality, contractor performance, construction sequencing and coordination through testing, commissioning and handover. The role requires strong technical knowledge of data center MEP systems and the ability to drive progress while ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards and programme milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day MEP construction activities, managing contractors and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with the project programme.
• Oversee installation and coordination of critical data center systems, including MV/LV power distribution, transformers, generators, UPS, cooling systems, HVAC, chilled water, fire protection and associated infrastructure.
• Review design drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements and installation proposals, resolving technical issues before and during construction.
• Coordinate MEP works with civil, structural, architectural, ICT and specialist systems to manage interfaces, prevent clashes and maintain construction sequencing.
• Monitor contractor progress, manpower, productivity, material availability and installation quality, taking corrective action where milestones are at risk.
• Ensure installation works comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable codes, inspection requirements and project quality standards.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs, non-conformance reports, design clarifications and site issues, coordinating resolutions with consultants, contractors and the PMC team.
• Coordinate inspections, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with relevant contractors and commissioning teams, ensuring systems are installed, tested and ready for commissioning.
• Oversee commissioning readiness, including testing documentation, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing interfaces, outstanding defects and punch-list closeout.
• Monitor MEP-related risks, constraints, procurement dependencies and programme impacts, escalating critical issues and supporting recovery plans where required.
• Review testing records, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals and other MEP handover documentation.
• Provide regular progress updates and technical recommendations to project leadership and the client.

Requirements

• Strong experience in MEP construction management for major building, industrial, infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Good technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, installation methodologies, site coordination and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing MEP contractors, subcontractors and specialist vendors on complex projects.
• Knowledge of testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning processes for major MEP systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, resolve site issues and manage multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Data center experience is a strong advantage, particularly exposure to critical power and cooling systems.

Contract Details

• Location: Port Dickson, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: Fully site-based, including Saturdays as required by the project
• Contract: 1-year renewable, with potential conversion to permanent employment after the first year, subject to project and business requirements