The ICE Base Hiring! Full Time MEP Project Manager in Johor - Ricebowl

Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager – MEP

Client: Leading Data Center

Employment type: Full-time

Open to both local and expatriate candidates!

Job Summary:

• Lead MEP project delivery from planning through handover, managing project teams, schedules, budgets and contractual requirements to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, scope and the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays and implement recovery plans to achieve delivery milestones.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and controls works, resolving interfaces with civil and architectural teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and method statements with the engineering team to ensure compliance and buildability.
• Monitor project costs and forecasts, manage budget variances and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Work with the commercial team on progress claims, invoicing, variations, subcontractor payments and contractual notices.
• Identify project risks and resolve technical, construction and contractual issues within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, safety procedures and quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, defect rectification and handover documentation.
• Prepare project performance reports covering progress, costs, risks and outstanding matters.
• Support tender preparation and guide project teams to improve delivery performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 - 10 years of relevant MEP project management experience, including experience leading projects in a project management capacity.
• Proven hands-on experience with an MEP contractor, managing site installation, subcontractors, manpower and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience in delivering data centre MEP projects, with a sound understanding of critical power, cooling, fire protection, plumbing and controls systems, is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control and contract administration.
• Experience managing testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 would be an advantage.
• Willingness to work at project sites and travel as required.