FIT PIONEER RESOURCES SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time Chief Engineer – Data Centre Construction in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 20,000 - Ricebowl

Job Location: Kuala Lumpur / Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Industry: Data Centre / Engineering / Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancies: 1
Travel Requirement: Yes, as required for project activities

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technically competent Chief Engineer to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities for data centre construction projects.

The successful candidate will oversee the Design, Technical, Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QAQC), and DC functions, ensuring effective coordination, technical compliance, quality management and successful project execution.

This position requires strong experience in engineering design coordination, technical management, construction methodologies and cross-functional leadership. The Chief Engineer will play a key role in reviewing technical proposals, resolving engineering challenges and ensuring project activities meet approved designs, quality standards and project objectives.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience as a Chief Engineer, Technical Manager, Engineering Manager or Technical Lead within large-scale construction, EPC, general contracting or mission-critical facilities projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and coordinate the overall operations of the Design, Technical, QAQC and DC departments.
• Establish clear departmental responsibilities, work priorities, reporting structures and coordination procedures.
• Assign and monitor technical tasks to ensure project deliverables are completed according to schedule.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between engineering, construction, quality and project management teams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and guidance to engineers and other technical personnel.
• Monitor departmental performance and ensure engineering resources are deployed effectively.

2. Engineering Design & Technical Coordination

• Oversee and coordinate engineering design activities covering architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, design proposals and material selections to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate design reviews and identify potential clashes, discrepancies or constructability issues before implementation.
• Facilitate technical discussions with designers, consultants, contractors and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide engineering recommendations to improve design practicality, construction efficiency and technical performance.
• Ensure design changes and technical revisions are properly reviewed, documented and communicated.

3. Technical Review & Construction Support

• Review and approve technical proposals, construction methodologies and engineering solutions within delegated authority.
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of general construction site layout plans and technical execution arrangements.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to site construction teams.
• Coordinate the resolution of complex engineering and construction-related technical issues.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved engineering drawings, specifications and relevant technical requirements.
• Support technical evaluations of materials, equipment and construction methods.

4. Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QAQC)

• Establish, implement and continuously improve project QAQC systems, procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate with QAQC teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into engineering and construction activities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of relevant quality management procedures and inspection processes.
• Monitor technical non-conformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support quality audits, technical inspections and compliance reviews.
• Promote consistent application of quality standards across engineering disciplines.

5. Engineering Documentation & Information Coordination

• Oversee the coordination of technical documentation and information-sharing processes across relevant departments.
• Ensure engineering drawings, technical submissions, approvals, revisions and other project documents are properly managed.
• Establish effective procedures for communicating technical updates, design changes and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with the DC function to support document tracking, information accuracy and timely resolution of documentation-related matters.
• Ensure technical records are available to relevant stakeholders when required.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination & Problem Resolution

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Lead discussions to resolve major multidisciplinary design, technical and quality issues.
• Facilitate timely decision-making when engineering concerns affect project progress or execution.
• Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure unresolved technical issues are properly tracked, escalated and closed.
• Support the overall project team in achieving engineering, construction, quality and delivery objectives.

7. Project Progress & Technical Reporting

• Monitor progress against engineering and technical deliverables.
• Provide management with regular updates on technical activities, design coordination, quality concerns and outstanding engineering matters.
• Identify potential engineering-related delays and recommend corrective measures.
• Coordinate the preparation of engineering progress summaries, technical reports and management presentations.
• Ensure engineering activities are aligned with overall project objectives and agreed delivery timelines.

Job Requirements

Education & Professional Background

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership position such as Chief Engineer, Technical Manager, Engineering Manager or Technical Lead.
• Experience serving as the technical lead or technical manager for overseas general contracting or EPC projects, preferably in Malaysia.
• Alternatively, candidates with relevant local experience serving as a Chief Engineer on major construction or engineering projects are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in data centre construction, mission-critical facilities, industrial developments or large-scale commercial construction projects will be an advantage.

Pay: RM16,000.00 - RM20,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Technical Lead for Data Center projects: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

Work Location: In person