Construction Manager (DATA CENTER)
Job Summary
The Construction Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the overall construction activities of electrical, M&E, and data center projects. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee day-to-day construction activities at project sites.
- Lead and coordinate project teams, including Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Ensure project progress meets the approved schedule and milestones.
- Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities.
- Review construction drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project documentation.
- Resolve technical, operational, and site-related issues promptly.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Monitor project costs and resource utilization to achieve budget targets.
- Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
- Ensure all works comply with safety regulations, company policies, and statutory requirements.
- Support testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover activities.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Mentor and develop site teams to improve project performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8–10 years of construction/project management experience.
- Experience managing M&E, electrical infrastructure, or data center projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project planning, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.
- Familiar with TNB requirements, electrical installation practices, testing & commissioning processes, and relevant industry standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
- Willing to travel and be based at project sites when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Data Center projects.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is an advantage.
- CIDB Green Card (required).
- Experience working with hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility projects is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Team Management
- Project Planning & Execution
- Contract Administration
- Client Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Cost & Resource Control
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Quality Management
- Safety Management
- Communication & Negotiation