Lead Project Manager - Data Centre

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• Lead and oversee all CSA design and construction activities for the data centre project.
• Coordinate design reviews, ensure timely updates, and track CSA deliverables against project milestones.
• Review civil, structural, and architectural designs for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with data centre requirements.
• Ensure CSA designs support key data centre constraints
• Validate calculations, structural analysis reports and architectural drawings from consultants.
• Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising reliability or safety.
• Monitor site progress, ensuring CSA works follow approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Resolve on-site technical issues promptly and coordinate change management processes.
• Conduct site inspections, supervise testing, and approve material selections.
• Ensure integration of critical infrastructure elements such as foundations for heavy equipment, cable trenches, ramps, façade systems, and structural load paths.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations, safety standards, and authority requirements.
• Lead quality audits for CSA activities and enforce corrective actions.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and inspection test plans
• Act as primary point of contact for CSA consultants, contractors, and external authorities.
• Manage tender processes for CSA packages where required (evaluation, scope definition, recommendation).
• Track and manage CSA-related project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, design trackers, and issue logs.
• Ensure all documentation is complete for handover.
• Support commissioning team

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in CSA design and construction management.
• At least 3–5 years of experience specifically working on data centre, high-tech industrial, semiconductor, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong background in structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, architectural finishes, and façade systems.
• Knowledge of local building codes, authority submission processes, and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to resolve technical issues quickly and manage tight deadlines.
• Highly organized with strong reporting and documentation capabilities.

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