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., Malaysia's MDA guidelines, Thailand's 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:

• Engineering degree (electrical/mechanical/civil)

• 8 years design experience

• MEP systems expertise (power, cooling, fire suppression)

• Knowledge of industry standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams

• Coordinate architects, engineers, and consultants

• Ensure compliance with building codes and standards

• Manage design within budget and schedule constraints

• Interface with clients and stakeholders

Technical Skills:

• High-density computing facility design

• Modular construction techniques

• Sustainability certifications (LEED, Energy Star)

• Risk assessment and value engineering

• Both new construction and retrofit projects

Essential Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication

• Problem-solving under pressure

• Stakeholder management

• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines

Project Focus:
Mission-critical facilities requiring 24/7 up time with zero tolerance for failure.