Data Center Construction Project Manager

About the role

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is looking for a Data Center Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of colocation-based data center projects in Singapore. You will oversee construction execution across multiple projects so that facilities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards. You act as a key interface between Oracle and colocation providers, coordinating design, construction, commissioning, vendor performance and infrastructure readiness across power, cooling, networking and structured cabling.

Key responsibilities

• Lead colocation data center construction projects from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, resources and delivery risks across multiple workstreams.
• Serve as the main contact for colocation providers, contractors and key delivery partners.
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure construction matches approved design specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct detailed site walks to assess progress, coordination, quality and readiness.
• Lead startup and commissioning activities and verify that critical systems meet design and operational requirements.
• Coordinate tenant fit-out activities and oversee installation and readiness of power, cooling, networking and structured cabling systems.
• Identify delivery risks and gaps in mitigation and develop corrective actions.
• Maintain key project documentation such as design reviews, commissioning plans and technical problem-solving papers.
• Manage vendor and contractor performance, including contract compliance, scope and delivery quality.
• Partner with design teams to resolve construction issues and drive continuous improvement through provider evaluations and lessons learned.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building.

Required profile

• Strong experience in data center construction, facilities development, colocation delivery or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction projects, schedules, budgets and delivery priorities.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, quality assurance and construction readiness.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across design, engineering, operations and external providers.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of data center systems: electrical, mechanical, cooling, networking and structured cabling.
• Vendor, contractor and stakeholder management.
• Early risk identification and structured mitigation.
• Documentation, reporting and problem-solving.