Currie & Brown Hiring! Full Time Project Manager - Data Center in - Ricebowl

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of data centre fit-out and construction projects in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from planning and pre-construction through execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements.

An engineering background is preferred, with candidates expected to have strong hands-on experience delivering data centre fit-out projects and managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data centre fit-out and construction projects from pre-construction through completion and handover.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, programmes, budgets, procurement strategies, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor project progress against programme, cost, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues affecting project delivery.
• Manage project changes, variations, claims, and commercial matters in coordination with the relevant teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable Singapore standards and regulations.

Data Centre Fit-Out

• Manage the fit-out and installation of critical data centre infrastructure and associated building services.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary works including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, BMS, fire protection, ELV, security, controls, and architectural/fit-out packages.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and final handover activities.
• Coordinate with specialist contractors, vendors, consultants, engineers, and client representatives to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure interfaces between different systems and trades are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead and coordinate project teams comprising engineers, construction managers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and specialist vendors.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress updates, reports, and presentations to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, commercial, HSE, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure resources are appropriately planned and deployed.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, approved designs, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Singapore WSH requirements and project-specific HSE standards.
• Monitor QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, commissioning, and defect rectification.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and records are maintained throughout the project.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant project management or construction experience.
• Proven experience managing data centre construction and/or fit-out projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of data centre MEP systems and critical infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, programme management, cost control, procurement, commissioning, and handover.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, QA/QC, HSE, and contract administration.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Singapore construction standards, regulations, and WSH requirements will be advantageous.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in the following environments will be particularly relevant:

• Hyperscale data centres
• Colocation data centres
• Mission-critical facilities
• Data centre fit-outs
• Critical MEP infrastructure
• Electrical and mechanical systems
• BMS / EPMS / controls
• UPS and generator systems
• MV/LV electrical systems
• HVAC / cooling systems
• Fire protection systems
• ELV and security systems
• Testing & commissioning / IST

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Project & Construction Management
• Data Centre Fit-Out
• MEP Coordination
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Cost & Commercial Management
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Testing & Commissioning
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Quality & HSE Management
• Leadership & Team Management

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work on major data centre and mission-critical projects in Singapore.
• Exposure to complex, high-value projects involving leading clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Career progression within a growing project management and construction environment.