Construction Manager - Data Centre

Lease Construction Manager (Data Centre)

Location: Hong Kong | Salary: Competitive + benefits | Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Construction Manager to lead the end-to-end construction delivery of a leased data centre spaces, taking it from raw shell to Ready for Service (RFS).

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you'll be the single thread connecting landlords, general contractors, commissioning agents, installers, and internal teams.

You'll manage the full fitout scope: electrical (busbar, PDU, RPP, tap-off units), mechanical cooling containment, telecom infrastructure, IT hardware, security systems, and office & storage fitout — all while championing safety on site.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead delivery of electrical, telecom, IT, mechanical cooling containment, security, and office/storage fitout within leased space

Manage the full project lifecycle: schedule, budget, scope, risk, and issue tracking — with weekly reporting to stakeholders

Coordinate dark fibre delivery with client teams and Telco providers, right through to the network rack

Project manage Corporate LAN (wired and wireless) installation within lease space

Work hand-in-hand with landlords/general contractors, commissioning agents, and specialist installers to hit RFS milestones

Facilitate FAT/SAT, integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities

Drive project closeout, including lessons learned and full documentation handover

Act as a relentless safety advocate — ensuring all works meet internal standards and EHS requirements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of project management experience in construction and/or systems integration
• Proven data centre experience (construction, operations, design, or planning)
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and scheduling
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders, dependencies, deliverables, and handoffs
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and project reporting tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in large-scale, mission-critical environment projects is highly valued

Nice to Have

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• RCDD certification
• Telecom/technology background (networking, telephony, security systems)
• Experience with leased-space or colocation facility fitouts
• What's On Offer
• Work on large-scale, mission-critical projects for a world-class technology organisation
• Collaborative, international environment with genuine career growth pathways
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• The chance to shape critical digital infrastructure from the ground up