This is a hands-on site leadership role with strong accountability for construction performance, interfaces, and readiness for commissioning and handover.
What you'll do
- Lead site-based construction delivery for AI / high-density data center infrastructure (power, cooling, white space fit-out, containment, enabling works).
- Direct multiple contractors and vendors across MEP, CSA, controls/BMS, fire, security, network readiness, and specialist packages.
- Own construction planning and daily execution: site logistics, access control, permits, RAMS, ITP compliance, inspections, and progress verification.
- Drive interface management and sequencing across trades to protect critical milestones and remove blockers fast.
- Maintain strict quality discipline: NCR management, corrective actions, punch list closure, progressive turnover.
- Lead safety performance and culture: toolbox talks, audits, incident management, and corrective/preventative actions.
- 5 -8 years' experience leading data center and/or mission-critical construction delivery.
- Proven leadership managing large multi-trade teams and contractors in high-pressure environments.
- Strong knowledge of MEP/critical systems construction and the construction-to-commissioning handover process.
- Deep understanding of construction controls: QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, NCRs, change control inputs, punch lists, and closeout.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication—able to run site cadence and hold teams accountable.
- Competency with reporting and project tools (MS Office) and exposure to systems like Aconex/Procore/ACC/SharePoint.
- Based in Johor Bahru (or able to relocate) and willing to travel occasionally.
