Construction Manager/MEP Data Center Projects

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia on site Until 9/25/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 27, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description

We're looking for a Construction Manager/MEP (Data Centre Projects) to join our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team and take ownership of a complex hyperscale data centre through construction, commissioning, and client handover.

This role will play a key part in delivering mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Location: Medini Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia

Key Responsibilities
-Proven experience as a Construction Manager on large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical projects
-Strong track record managing construction delivery from inception through completion and commissioning
-Experience coordinating and managing main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders
-Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site management, health & safety, and quality control processes
-Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and site operations
-Experience overseeing civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction activities
-Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
-Mandatory Data Centre project experience

Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical
-10 years of construction experience with projects in data center.
-Proven track record managing large-scale MEP packages for complex developments.

Strong understanding of:
-HVAC (cooling systems, CRAH/CRAC, chillers)
-Electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, MV/LV)
-BMS and fire protection systems
-Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
-Familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems

Bonus Points If You've Worked On
-Hyperscale data centres
-Mission-critical facilities

Why This Role
You'll be working on the kind of project that ends up in industry case studies, high-stakes, high-visibility, and genuinely interesting from a technical standpoint. You'll be trusted with real ownership, surrounded by people who know the sector inside out, and backed by a team that takes safety and quality as seriously as you do.

About this role

Summary

Manage construction, commissioning of hyperscale data centers, oversee MEP and civil activities

Job title

Construction Manager/MEP Data Center Projects

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Johor, Malaysia, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction managementMEP packagesproject managementstakeholder managementbuilding systems

Preferred skills

hyperscale data centersmission-critical facilities

Specializations

MEPdata centercivilstructuralHVAC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

On-site City