Construction Manager

General Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end site construction delivery of Data Center projects, from mobilization through commissioning and handover. The role manages schedule, cost, quality, and safety (TCQS) performance, and coordinates contractors, consultants, suppliers, and authorities across CSA and MEP packages to deliver mission-critical facilities on time, within budget, and to specification.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage all site construction activities for Data Center projects, ensuring works comply with approved design, specifications, codes, and standards, through to successful project handover and close-out.
• Manage the overall project schedule and milestones, monitor critical path activities, and coordinate recovery actions with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to meet delivery targets.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budget, review variation orders and contractor claims, and work with Cost Management Consultants on cost control, forecasting, and value engineering.
• Establish and oversee quality assurance/control procedures and inspection/testing plans (ITP), and manage defect resolution through to successful FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensure contractor HSE compliance, and lead site safety inspections, incident reviews, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Manage and coordinate the PMC, CxA, Cost Consultants, CSA/MEP Contractors, Equipment Suppliers, Authorities, Utility Providers, and Design Consultants to align objectives and resolve execution issues across packages.
• Support commissioning planning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and oversee the transition from construction to operations, including handover documentation, training, and warranties.
• Chair project coordination meetings and provide regular (weekly/monthly) progress reporting to the Project Development Director.
• Own project delivery against Time, Cost, Quality, and Safety (TCQS) KPIs, including on-time delivery, budget compliance, defect-free handover, and zero-incident safety performance.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; Master's degree is an advantage.
2. Minimum 7 years of experience in construction and project management, including at least 5 years in mission-critical facilities (data centers, hyperscale, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, airport infrastructure, or similarly resilient environments).
3. Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects exceeding USD 50 million, managing CSA and MEP packages concurrently.
4. Experience with commissioning processes and operational handover, including FAT/SAT/IST.
5. Strong technical understanding of data center design and construction, including critical power systems (HV/MV/LV), UPS, standby generators, mechanical cooling, BMS/EPMS, fire protection, and IT white space requirements.
6. Solid grasp of construction scheduling, project controls, contract administration, and commercial management.
7. Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple contractors and consultants simultaneously.
8. Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication/reporting skills.
9. Results-oriented mindset, able to work under demanding project schedules.Discreet and professional in handling confidential corporate matters.