Project Manager - Data Center and Infrastructure

About the role

Wesco is looking for a Project Manager (Data Center and Infrastructure) to lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex data center fit-out, critical MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) infrastructure and technology deployment projects. You will manage cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors and clients so that projects meet scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and coordinate MEP systems throughout the project.
• Ensure integration between MEP, IT/ELV, civil and architectural disciplines.
• Develop project plans covering layout design, equipment procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Manage consultants, contractors, suppliers and vendors against specifications, contracts, quality standards and schedules.
• Act as main point of contact for customers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data security, environmental and safety regulations.
• Monitor progress, track KPIs and report to senior management; conduct risk assessments and manage changes.
• Drive continuous improvement and lead integrated systems testing, commissioning, client acceptance testing and handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Building Services), Construction Management, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in data center fit-out, MEP and critical infrastructure projects; experience managing MEP contractors and commissioning is highly preferred.
• Ability to work on several priorities at once in a fast-paced environment, to travel internationally across the APAC region and to attend off-office hours activities.

Required skills

• Preferred: strong knowledge of MEP systems in data centers (HVAC, chilled water, power distribution, UPS, generators, fire protection, BMS).
• Preferred: familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942, ANSI/BICSI 002, ASHRAE thermal guidelines and data center commissioning.
• Preferred: PMP or PRINCE2 certification; data center certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, CDCDP are an advantage.
• Preferred: project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana or Monday.com.