PROJECT MANAGER / ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (DATA CENTER -ELECTRICAL)

Project Location: Puncak Alam / Serendah / Anywhere in Malaysia

Job Summary:

The Project Manager/ Assistant Project Manager (Electrical) is responsible for assisting in the management and delivery of electrical works for data centre projects, including MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and related critical power systems. The role oversees project coordination, site execution, resources, quality, safety, testing, commissioning, and handover to ensure projects meet the required schedule, budget, specifications, and client expectations.

Job Description:

1.     Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist in planning and managing project scope, programme, resources, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress against the approved programme and implement corrective actions to address delays and risks.
• Coordinate project activities with engineers, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and site teams.
• Oversee follow-up on technical submissions, material approvals, procurement, and site requirements.
• Prepare and review progress reports, project updates, and management reports.

2.     Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Lead or participate in project, progress, technical, and coordination meetings.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower deployment, resources, and work progress.
• Resolve project issues and coordinate interfaces with CSA, mechanical, IT, BMS, and other packages.
• Provide guidance and direction to Project Engineers and site teams to ensure effective project execution.

3.     Technical & Project Execution

• Oversee electrical works involving MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, PDUs, generators, cabling, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, method statements, vendor submissions, and material proposals.
• Ensure site execution complies with approved drawings, technical requirements, and project specifications.
• Manage technical issues, design changes, site constraints, and system integration requirements.
• Monitor work quality, productivity, and installation progress to ensure timely project delivery.

4.     Procurement & Cost Control

• Coordinate procurement planning and monitor the delivery of electrical materials and equipment.
• Monitor material schedules, long-lead items, project expenditure, and resource utilisation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and participate in value engineering.
• Coordinate variations, additional works, and scope changes with the commercial and procurement teams.
• Monitor potential cost overruns and implement appropriate control measures.

5.     Testing & Commissioning

• Plan and coordinate electrical testing and commissioning, including FAT, SAT, generator testing, load bank testing, synchronisation, energisation, and IST.
• Coordinate with vendors, commissioning agents, consultants, and client teams to ensure successful system testing.
• Oversee QA/QC inspections, defect rectification, and compliance with project specifications and data centre reliability requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, safety regulations, HSE requirements, and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
• Monitor testing progress, outstanding issues, and corrective actions to ensure readiness for handover.

6.     Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure project activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, Data Center standards, and HSE procedures.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and site teams on inspections and quality issues.
• Monitor and follow up on defects, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Ensure project documentation and records are properly maintained.

7.     Handover & Close-Out

• Coordinate final inspections, client acceptance, system handover, and project close-out.
• Ensure completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing reports, commissioning records, warranties, and other handover documentation.
• Monitor punch-list items and defect rectification during project completion and the Defect Liability Period (DLP).
• Coordinate operational training and handover of electrical systems to the client.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements and agreed completion timelines.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in electrical construction, preferably in data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, and critical power systems.
• Experience in electrical testing and commissioning, including FAT, SAT, load bank testing, synchronisation, and IST.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, and cable routing drawings.
• Experience in project coordination, subcontractor management, resource planning, progress monitoring, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of BMS/EPMS integration, BIM coordination, and ISO/QAQC processes is an advantage.
• Willing to be site-based in Klang Valley and/or other project locations and support critical installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities when required.