Lead Construction Manager - Data Center at Turner Townsend

Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Quality Assurance, Budget Management, Commissioning Processes, Vendor Management, Communication, Negotiation, Problem-Solving, MEP Systems, Power Distribution, Cooling Technologies, AutoCAD

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, by focusing on outcomes and driving high performance. Delivering innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across our sectors, we drive the success of our client’s projects and programmes through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls. Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management and sustainability. Backed by our extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform client’s projects and programmes. With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are an organisation of over GBP 1.5 billion turnover and 12,000+ talented team members across the world. In 2025, we are combining with CBRE’s Project Management business to create the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. Through this change, our profile in Asia will scale significantly, comprising a team of over 4000 staff across all major countries in region. The combination of our programme management and project management and commercial management capabilities will provide a unique opportunity to do things for our clients. Job Description Lead the full construction lifecycle —site development, structural build, MEP installation, integration, testing, and commissioning. Drive readiness for key milestones including Energization, Mechanical Completion, IST (Integrated Systems Testing), FAT/SAT, and handover to Operations (FM/DC Ops). Manage construction methodologies tailored to high‑availability environments (Tier II–IV). Oversee installation and quality of all mission‑critical systems Supervise contractors and trades working near operating infrastructure while minimizing downtime risk. Implement strict change control, access controls, and Method of Procedure (MOP/SOP/EOP) processes. Conduct daily QA/QC reviews, safety audits, and risk assessments. Act as the primary contact between construction partners, design consultants, data center engineering, and internal leadership. Support design review cycles and ensure construction aligns with owner project requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BoD). Prepare executive‑level updates covering risks, schedule, budget variance, and commissioning progress. Develop and manage budgets for large‑scale, multi‑phase data center builds. Evaluate cost impacts for design changes, supply chain constraints, and equipment lead times. Drive value engineering without compromising reliability or resiliency. Ensure compliance with international codes and standards: ASHRAE, IEEE, NFPA, ISO/IEC. Maintain construction practices aligned with hyperscale quality expectations and safety protocols. Lead root cause analysis for incidents, delays, or QA deviations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 15+ years construction management experience, with advanced manufacturing/ data center projects Strong knowledge of critical MEP systems, power distribution, and cooling technologies. Experience with commissioning processes (Cx, IST) and reliability requirements for Tier-rated data centers. Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM (Revit/Navisworks), MS Project/Primavera, and construction management software. Proven leadership in high-pressure, schedule‑driven environments. Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management abilities. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on risk mitigation and operational continuity. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Real estate

Responsibilities

Lead the full construction lifecycle for data center projects, ensuring readiness for key milestones and managing construction methodologies. Oversee installation quality and conduct daily reviews, audits, and risk assessments.