Project Lead - CSA Data Centre

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Project Lead - CSA is a senior PMC representative responsible for leading and overseeing all civil, structural, and external infrastructure works across a data centre campus. The role ensures that civil works are delivered in alignment with data centre design standards, programme milestones, commissioning readiness, and client operational requirements.

This position plays a critical role in managing interfaces between civil, MEP, and commissioning teams to support phased handovers, energisation, and operational go-live timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Data Centre Civil & Infrastructure Oversight

• Provide end-to-end oversight of all civil and structural works, including:
• Earthworks, piling, foundations, and substructure
• Superstructure (RCC, steel, precast systems)
• External works, roads, drainage, utilities, and duct banks
• Underground services supporting MEP and ICT systems
• Ensure civil works comply with data centre performance requirements, including vibration control, floor flatness, load capacity, and future expansion provisions.
• Review and monitor constructability to support early MEP access, equipment installation, and commissioning sequencing.

Interface & Programme Management

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all civil-related matters on the data centre campus.
• Manage critical interfaces between:
• Civil & structural works
• MEP installation and plant areas
• Testing, commissioning, and phased handover activities
• Review contractor programmes and ensure alignment with data centre milestone-driven schedules (e.g. Ready-for-Equipment, Ready-for-Power, Ready-for-Commissioning).
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact commissioning or client go-live dates.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with approved designs, specifications, and international data centre standards.
• Review and oversee method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, statutory, and environmental requirements in a high-risk, MEP-intensive environment.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by client and authorities.

Contract & Commercial Oversight (PMC Role)

• Review contractor submissions including BOQs, variations, EOTs, and claims related to civil works.
• Support value engineering initiatives while ensuring no compromise to data centre reliability, redundancy, or performance criteria.
• Provide technical and commercial recommendations to the client in accordance with PMC governance frameworks.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare and present weekly and monthly PMC reports covering progress, risks, interfaces, and mitigation measures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with:
• Client representatives
• Design consultants
• Main contractors and trade partners
• Support client decision-making through clear, concise, and technically sound reporting.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration (Ir., PE, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Project or construction management certifications (PMP, CCM, etc.) are an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience delivering data centre projects, preferably at campus or hyperscale level.
• Strong track record in managing multiple contractors and work packages in live environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting phased handovers and commissioning-driven programmes
• Data centre civil and infrastructure expertise
• Interface management (Civil–MEP–Commissioning)
• Programme and risk management
• Client-facing PMC leadership
• Quality assurance and constructability review
• Stakeholder and contractor coordination
  
  

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