We are hiring an experienced Project Manager to manage data centre fibre optic, structured cabling, ELV and external fibre installation works at a fast-paced data centre project in Nusajaya / Gelang Patah, Johor.
The candidate must be hands-on, site-driven, highly responsive and able to manage supervisors, installers, subcontractors, safety documentation, daily reporting, client coordination and work progress under strict project timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day site execution for fibre optic, structured cabling, ELV and related data centre works.
- Coordinate with client representatives, main contractor, consultants, safety team, site supervisors, installers and subcontractors.
- Plan and control manpower for day and night shift operations.
- Monitor daily progress, productivity, quality, safety compliance and site readiness.
- Prepare and submit daily progress reports, manpower reports, site photos, work completion updates and issue trackers.
- Ensure all works follow approved drawings, method statements, risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements and safety procedures.
- Manage cable pulling, fibre routing, containment/trunking coordination, bridge crossing works, cable support installation, labelling, patching, testing and handover documentation where applicable.
- Attend site meetings and provide clear updates to management and client representatives.
- Identify and escalate site constraints early, including access issues, material shortages, drawing discrepancies, safety risks and manpower gaps.
- Ensure proper discipline among site teams and maintain professional communication through WhatsApp, email and site reporting.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in project management, site management or construction coordination.
- Experience in data centre, fibre optic, structured cabling, ELV, telecom, M&E or infrastructure projects
- Able to work in Nusajaya / Gelang Patah, Johor.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts, including day shift, night shift, weekends and public holidays when required.
- Strong understanding of site safety, Permit-to-Work, Method Statement, Risk Assessment, Toolbox Meeting and daily site reporting.
- Able to read drawings, understand cable routes and coordinate work execution with site teams.
- Must be proactive, disciplined, punctual, responsive and able to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Immediate availability is preferred.
Added Advantage:
- Data centre project experience.
- Fibre optic cable pulling, patching, splicing, OTDR testing or structured cabling experience.
- CIDB Green Card.
- Experience managing day and night shift teams.
- Ability to prepare professional reports and client-facing updates.
This is a site-based role. The candidate must be able to lead from site, push progress daily, control manpower, maintain safety discipline, update management clearly and solve problems quickly.
Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person