Project Manager

Project Manager
- Construction Management (Client-Side / Owner’s Rep)Location: South KoreaSector: Large-Scale Technology Infrastructure (Data Centre)Role OverviewAn established global owner/developer of large-scale technology infrastructure is looking for an experienced Project Manager
- Construction Management to lead the delivery of hyperscale facilities in South Korea. Acting as the client’s on-site representative, you will oversee all phases of project execution from detailed design through construction, commissioning, handover, and close-out, coordinating internal teams, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and end users to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & DeliveryLead end-to-end delivery of large-scale construction projects from design completion through commissioning and handover.Act as the primary client representative during the construction phase.Develop and maintain integrated execution plans, master schedules, and progress reporting.Ensure project goals are achieved for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and operational readiness.Identify and drive opportunities for technical improvement and standardisation based on market trends.Contractor & Stakeholder ManagementManage and coordinate the main contractor, design consultants, commissioning agents, and specialist subcontractors.Monitor site progress and proactively flag and mitigate schedule, cost, quality, and HSE risks.Review contractor recovery plans and ensure timely resolution of delays and issues.Chair regular site and coordination meetings and align actions across all parties.Ensure all construction activities comply with project specifications, local regulations, and client standards.Commercial & Contract AdministrationAdminister construction contracts and track contractor performance against KPIs.Review and validate payment applications, variations, change orders, EOT requests, and claims.Work closely with procurement and commercial functions to control budget and reduce exposure.Technical Coordination & Engineering InterfaceCoordinate multi-discipline engineering teams to resolve design and construction challenges.Review constructability, installation sequencing, and interfaces across Civil/Structural, Architectural, MEP, Controls, and Commissioning.Drive timely closure of RFIs, NCRs, technical queries, and design changes.Maintain up-to-date risk and issue registers with clear mitigation actions and owners.Reporting, Commissioning & Close-OutPrepare senior leadership reports on schedule, cost, quality, safety, procurement, and key risks.Escalate critical issues with clear options and recommended mitigation strategies.Coordinate commissioning planning and execution with operations, engineering, and Cx teams.Ensure all testing, documentation, training, and asset data are complete prior to handover.Lead project close-out, including lessons learned, defects management, and warranty administration.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale industrial, mission-critical, or data centre projects.Demonstrated experience managing main contractors in a client-side, construction management, EPC, or developer role.Strong knowledge of construction management, contract administration, project controls, risk management, and commissioning processes.Experience leading multi-discipline teams across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, and Commissioning disciplines.Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, BIM tools, and MS Office.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.Prior experience with hyperscale or mission-critical facilities is strongly preferred.