Project Manager (Mechanical / Electrical)

The Project Manager – M&E is responsible for managing and overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of all Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works within a construction project. This includes HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and other building services. The role ensures that all M&E components are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards, while ensuring coordination with other project disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Leadership

• Oversee the entire M&E construction lifecycle, including planning, execution, and handover phases.
• Coordinate with site and contractor teams to ensure timely completion of M&E project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring clear communication of updates on schedules, budgets, and technical issues to stakeholders.

Contract & Financial Management

• Lead M&E-specific contract negotiations and oversee amendments with architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate M&E construction methods for cost-effectiveness, monitor budget adherence, and produce regular progress and financial reports.

Stakeholder & Contractor Relations

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities, ensuring adherence to project standards.
• Provide support to local teams on customer discussions regarding M&E project progress and any technical challenges.

Design & Systems Coordination

• Collaborate closely with external consultants to ensure effective design and construction of M&E systems within data centers, covering HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure the successful handover of M&E systems to operational teams, addressing any outstanding issues or deficiencies.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead safety initiatives on-site, ensuring full compliance with M&E regulations and industry standards.
• Oversee adherence to all relevant permitting and government authority requirements for M&E projects.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the project team.
• Implement advanced project management and quality control techniques to optimize M&E project outcomes.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management within the M&E or engineering field; additional experience in data center projects is highly preferred.
• Must have experience with Data Centre/Hospital/Pharmaceutical projects.
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale M&E projects, with strong knowledge of HVAC, power systems, and fire protection.
• Expertise in M&E systems, local authority approval processes, and testing and commissioning of critical infrastructure in data centers, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Solid understanding of CAPEX planning, cost estimation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for M&E systems in data centers.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• Proficiency in project management tools, MS Project, and MS Office, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and resilience under pressure.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages in the APAC region are advantageous.

1. M&E systems, local authority approval processes, and testing and commissioning of critical infrastructure in data centers, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

2. CAPEX planning, cost estimation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for M&E systems in data centers.