Project Lead, Data Centre

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Lead for data centre projects in Singapore. You will lead end-to-end delivery of data centre construction projects, including new builds, expansions, fit-outs and upgrades, and oversee design, construction, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets and resource strategies, and monitor progress to mitigate schedule and cost risks
• Manage scope, change orders, risk registers and project governance
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers and contractors, and review design documentation and drawings
• Ensure construction complies with approved plans, building codes and client requirements
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and commissioning partners, and lead project meetings and stakeholder updates
• Coordinate integrated systems testing and commissioning, including electrical distribution, UPS and backup power, generators, HVAC, fire detection and BMS/DCIM platforms
• Support operational handover to facility and operations teams
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and run quality reviews, inspections and audits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services or a related discipline
• 8+ years of construction project management experience
• At least 3-5 years managing mission-critical data centre, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, logistics or industrial construction projects
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects

Required skills

• Strong understanding of MEP systems in critical environments
• Knowledge of Tier III/Tier IV data centre design principles
• Familiarity with commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Understanding of construction contracts, procurement, scheduling and cost management