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.