Project Manager/Data Centre Architect (Construction)

The DC Project Director is responsible to:-

Project Management:

• Provide directions to the operations, administration, procurement, and logistics execution and supervision for the project team.

• Final Inspect for DC project builds, incl. but not limited to architectural design, support, M&E, IT infra, etc. and ensures smooth handover and operational efficiency delivery to clients.

• Ensures compliance to and fulfillment of project contractual technical specifications, commercial terms, and conditions.

• Ensures achievement of profit margin forecast for assigned projects.

• Review contracts to determine the documentation requirements and coordinates with the respective team members to prepare project documentation as per quality standards and ensures customer contract requirements are met.

• Upfront participation with sales team in project proposal stage.

• Responsible for project status, performance and forecasting reporting to internal and external customers throughout the execution phases of projects.

• Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.

• Oversee risk management activities to minimize project risks.

• Partner with different disciplines to deliver projects.

• Collaborate with the sales team during the project proposal stage.

Operations:

• Rationally allocate management resources and organize various tasks scientifically to ensure achievement of the overall operational and management objectives of the data service center.

• Ensure the service quality of all departments under management.

• Ensure safety management within the scope of responsibility.

• Responsible for staff management in the project, including recruitment, training, evaluation, motivation, and employee relations.

• Draft management policies and documents under the guidance of the management system documentation.

• Inspect, supervise, and evaluate outsourced services.

• Handle internal and external communication and client relationship management.

• Fully responsible for on-site project management and accountable for operational outcomes.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Deputy to CEO of Data Centre.

• Provide regular reports on project performance, risk and mitigation and forecasts to the executive team.

• Collaborate with the operations and technical teams to ensure smooth service delivery for new clients.

Business Development & Client Engagement:

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue and market growth.

• Establish goals and monitor progress toward achieving sales targets.

• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to refine sales strategies.

• Collaborate with the Strategic Business Director to align sales initiatives with the company's overall business goals.

• To explore strategic partnership and collaboration with potential partners or companies within MY and outside of the MY region.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.

• Lead the identification and acquisition of new clients, ensuring a strong sales pipeline.

• Negotiate contracts, closing deals that align with Basis Bay’s business and financial objectives.

• Represent Basis Bay at industry events and conferences to promote brand awareness and build client networks.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Being able to represent company at events/conferences at international level.

• Results oriented and ownership of outcome with entrepreneurial mindset to drive plans and execute with results.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in PMP tools.

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies.

• Willingness to support clients outside of regular hours when necessary.

• Self-motivated, mature, and customer-focused.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Degree in Engineering, eg. Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or a related field. A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.

• CDCP, CDCS or relevant accreditation/cerfification is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in DC project building, designing, operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within the data center service provider industry.

• Preferably with at least Tier 3 DC build, project management, operations, or equivalent experiences.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding project targets and driving DC growth.

• Experience managing high-level client relationships and negotiating large-scale contracts.

• Experience in construction industry, data centre build projects, data centre design & architect hands-on experinece, data centre consulting firms are highly preferred.