Data Centers Project Controls Manager - Malaysia

WHO WE ARE:

We are Industry X, Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work. Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future. From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to find out more about Industry X.0

About The Job

As a Project Controls Manager you will ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical projects by overseeing and managing all project control systems and processes. Your primary responsibility will be to safeguard the owner’s interests by optimizing cost, schedule, risk, and performance while ensuring compliance with project governance standards. You will work closely with the Project Director to ensure overall program vision is achieved while creating and implementing innovative process improvements. Your primary duties will include:

Project Controls Strategy & Framework

Develop and implement robust project controls systems and processes tailored to the client’s objectives.

Create and maintain templates, guidelines, and reporting standards to ensure consistency and alignment with owner requirements.

Act as the owner’s advisor on project control strategies to ensure projects remain within defined parameters.

Schedule Management

Oversee the creation and maintenance of integrated project schedules in collaboration with contractors and stakeholders.

Perform critical path analysis, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to the owner.

Ensure all schedule updates are timely and align with overall project goals, providing clear communication to stakeholders.

Cost Management & Forecasting

Establish and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial tracking systems in alignment with the owner’s financial objectives.

Analyze cost trends, track commitments and expenditures, provide cashflow forecasts and provide variance analysis to stakeholders.

Support the owner in preparing funding requests and ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits.

Prepare and oversee vendor contracts, changes, validate invoicing and process change orders as needed.

Risk and Change Management

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies that align with project objectives.

Oversee the change management process, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule changes are thoroughly documented, reviewed, and approved.

Maintain a detailed risk register and conduct regular reviews to keep risks manageable.

Governance and Compliance

Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, including compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.

Provide oversight to contractors and ensure project controls align with owner objectives and best practices for data center projects.

Reporting and Analytics

Develop and deliver accurate and timely project control reports, dashboards, and executive summaries tailored to the owner’s needs.

Provide insights through trend analysis, predictive forecasting, and KPI monitoring to inform decision-making.

Leverage analytics tools to provide actionable data that aligns with project goals.

Collaboration and Communication

Act as the primary liaison between the owner and Project Controls team to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.

Facilitate communication among architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to address project control issues proactively.

Represent the owner in project meetings and ensure all decisions reflect their interests.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to enhance project control processes and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Conduct lessons-learned reviews and ensure recommendations are implemented in future projects.

Identify KPIs with client input and report on metrics regularly.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. OR 4 years of relevant experience.

10+ years of experience in project controls, with a focus on data center or mission-critical construction projects.

2+ years in a leadership role managing a team and interfacing with client stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Procore, e-Builder, Quickbase, Ecosys.).

Proven experience in managing cost, schedule, and risk processes on large-scale projects, with an emphasis on owner representation.

Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems and their integration into project controls.

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.

Outstanding communication and organizational skills, with a track record of managing multiple stakeholders effectively.

Knowledge of industry standards such as AACE, PMI, or similar frameworks is preferred.