Assistant Project Manager - Project Controls (Data Center)

Job ID

301370

Posted

16-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Johor Bahru - Johor - Malaysia

About The Role Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Employment Type: Secondment / Project-Based

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Project Manager (Project Controls) to support the delivery of a large-scale Data Centre project. This role will assist in project planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, and stakeholder reporting to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking activities.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Track project risks, issues, action items, and change controls.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and client teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Assist with contractor management, document control, and project administration.
• Support schedule reviews and project recovery plans where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, project coordination, or assistant project management roles.
• Experience supporting construction, mission-critical, data centre, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong reporting, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple priorities.

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Service line: GWS Segment