Construction Manager

As a Construction Manager, you will lead on the ground delivery of Datacenter Facility Development in Johor Bahru, with occasional regional travel. You will own construction execution across high-density, mission-critical environments driving safety, quality, schedule certainty, and disciplined delivery across multiple contractors and specialist vendors.

This is a hands-on site leadership role with strong accountability for construction performance, interfaces, and readiness for commissioning and handover.

What you'll do

• Lead site-based construction delivery for AI / high-density data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit-out, containment, enabling works).
• Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, CSA, controls/BMS, fire, security, network readiness, and specialist packages.
• Own construction planning and daily execution: site logistics, access control, permits, RAMS, ITP compliance, inspections, and progress verification.
• Drive interface management and sequencing across trades to protect critical milestones and remove blockers fast.
• Maintain strict quality discipline: NCR management, corrective actions, punch list closure, progressive turnover.
• Lead safety performance and culture: toolbox talks, audits, incident management, and corrective/preventative actions.

What you'll need

• 5 -8 years experience leading data center and/or mission-critical construction delivery.
• Proven leadership managing large multi-trade teams and contractors in high-pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction and the construction-to-commissioning handover process.
• Deep understanding of construction controls: QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, NCRs, change control inputs, punch lists, and closeout.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication—able to run site cadence and hold teams accountable.
• Competency with reporting and project tools (MS Office) and exposure to systems like Aconex/Procore/ACC/SharePoint.
• Based in Johor Bahru (or able to relocate) and willing to travel occasionally.