Project Manager Data Centre Design & Delivery

We are partnering with a leading hyperscale data centre developer seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the design and delivery of large-scale data centre projects across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong project management professional with a background in mechanical or electrical design, coupled with proven experience delivering mission-critical data centre developments.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and regional project teams to drive projects from design development through construction, testing and commissioning.

A technically grounded Project Manager who combines strong mechanical or electrical design expertise with hands-on data centre project delivery experience. Candidates who have worked with hyperscale data centre developers, operators, engineering consultants or main contractors will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design and delivery of hyperscale data centre projects, from concept design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee design development, technical reviews and coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical input and guidance on mechanical or electrical systems, ensuring design solutions meet operational, performance and reliability requirements.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and key milestones to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and project-related issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, technical submissions and value engineering proposals.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability reviews and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, quality standards and data centre operational requirements.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities to ensure facilities are delivered to the required specifications.
• Work closely with regional teams and stakeholders across multiple project locations.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in project management, with a strong background in data centre design and delivery.
• A mechanical or electrical design engineering background is essential, with strong technical understanding of mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated experience delivering data centre projects, preferably hyperscale developments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, cooling infrastructure and chilled water systems, or electrical systems such as power distribution, UPS, generators and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle, from design development through construction, testing and commissioning.
• Strong project management capabilities across programme, budget, quality and risk management.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent regional and international travel to oversee project progress and coordinate with local teams.

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We appreciate every application, however, due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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