Construction Manager, Data Center

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Location: Selangor , Malaysia

Work Schedule: 6-day work week (Onsite Monday - Saturday)

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Manager to oversee the day-to-day onsite construction, quality execution, and structural/MEP delivery for a hyperscale Data Center campus development in Malaysia. You will be responsible for leading contractor teams, enforcing Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards, and driving progress to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Onsite Leadership & Execution:

• Direct and supervise all daily onsite construction activities, ensuring civil, structural, architectural (CSA), and MEP installation works align with design specifications.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal project stakeholders.
• Conduct daily site walk-throughs to monitor site progress, work sequencing, structural tolerances, and safety compliance.
• Schedule & Progress Management:
• Track and manage detailed baseline construction schedules (6-day work week alignment).
• Identify potential delays, bottlenecks, or site access conflicts early and implement practical recovery plans.
• Coordinate daily and weekly progress meetings with contractors to maintain milestone targets.

EHS & Quality Assurance:

• Strictly enforce global EHS guidelines, local OSHA regulations, and site safety protocols to achieve a zero-harm site culture.
• Manage inspection and test plans (ITPs), perform site QA/QC inspections, and ensure non-conformance reports (NCRs) are resolved swiftly.
• Supervise testing and pre-commissioning phases for structural components, shell & core, and utility tie-ins.
• Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination:
• Interface with structural engineers, MEP consultants, project directors, and local authorities to resolve technical Queries / Requests for Information (RFIs) on site.
• Oversee material deliveries, heavy lifting plans, concrete pours, and site logistics to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of direct, hands-on construction management experience, with a heavy emphasis on ground-up site execution.
• Industry Domain: Data Center project experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with strong experience in relevant high-complexity fields (e.g., semiconductor fabs, heavy industrial plants, oil & gas, or complex infrastructure) will also be considered.
• Onsite Presence: Must have proven track record in 100% onsite role directing contractors and labor forces.
• Work Schedule: Must be willing and fully committed to working a 6-day work week schedule.
• Education: Degree / Certification in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Key Competencies & Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of building codes, local authority regulations (JKKP/DOSH, bomba, municipal council), and structural/MEP standards in Malaysia.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving under pressure, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both written and spoken) to manage local site sub-contractors and international clients effectively

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