Project Lead (Data Center, Johor)
Michael Page
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Johor Bahru
Contract type: Full time
- Lead large-scale DC projects with full ownership
- Strong Stakeholder Exposure and Career Growth
Our client is a leading organization in the data centre and critical facilities space, delivering high-performance infrastructure solutions. They are known for adhering to global standards and providing reliable, scalable environments for enterprise customers.
Job Description
- Understand engineering design and operational aspects of all building systems
- Plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise MEP provisioning programs in critical facilities
- Lead development and provisioning projects, overseeing consultants, contractors, and vendors
- Prepare RFPs, evaluate submissions, and recommend vendor selections
- Serve as primary point of contact for customers on customised data centre projects
- Develop work programs, budgets, and schedules for project delivery
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet required standards
- Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders
- Prepare monthly project reports covering budgets, timelines, and scope
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships for cost-effective delivery
- Oversee development and maintenance of as-built drawings
- Lead capacity planning for space, power, and cooling requirements
- Respond to emergency situations and customer concerns promptly
- Ensure compliance with certification standards and support audit requirements
- Support additional projects or duties assigned by management
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in critical facilities development, operations, or project management in a 24x7 data centre environment
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems such as switchgears, UPS, generators, and CRAUs
- Proficient in CAD systems and Revit 2018
- Good understanding of Malaysia building codes and regulatory standards
- Familiar with certifications such as LEED, ISO (20000/22301/27001/14001), Uptime Tier, TIA-942, and related frameworks
- Relevant data centre certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, CDCMP, DCS) preferred
- Willing to work staggered or extended hours when required
- Strong proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Skilled in MS Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Opportunities to work in a cutting-edge hyperscale data center environment.
- Exposure to large-scale projects within the technology and telecoms industry.
- A permanent position with long-term career growth potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including data center exposure and more.
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7054561
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