Project Director - Data Center
Project Director - Data Center
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Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects across Malaysia and Thailand. This strategic role will oversee planning construction commissioning and handover of hyperscale/colocation facilities while ensuring alignment with business objectives safety standards and sustainability goals.
As the regional leader you will manage cross-functional teams external vendors and stakeholder relationships to drive on-time on-budget execution in a fast-growing market.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the regional data center delivery strategy in alignment with APAC growth targets.
- Lead feasibility studies and capex planning for new and expansion projects.
Project Management
- Oversee all phases of data center development (design construction MEPF commissioning migration).
- Ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g. Malaysias MDA guidelines Thailands ETDA requirements).
- Implement risk management frameworks to mitigate delays cost overruns and quality issues.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Serve as primary liaison for clients government agencies utilities providers and contractors.
- Manage EPC firms consultants and equipment vendors to meet SLAs and performance metrics.
Financial & Operational Excellence
- Control project budgets tracking CAPEX/OPEX against forecasts.
- Drive innovation in construction methodologies (e.g. modular builds renewable energy integration).
Team Leadership
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of project managers engineers and site supervisors.
- Foster a culture of safety (zero-incident targets) and sustainability.
Qualifications:
- 10 years in data center/critical facility project management with 3 years in a director-level role.
- Proven track record of delivering data centers in APAC (Malaysia/Thailand experience preferred).
- Expertise in MEPF systems BMS and hyperscale construction methodologies.
- Strong negotiation skills with contractors and government bodies.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to C-suite and investors.
- Fluency in English and Chinese.
- Degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical) or related field.
Employment Type
Full Time
