Senior Project Manager (Data centre)

Job Description & Requirements

Role Overview 

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the execution of construction and workplace projects, ensuring quality, cost, safety, and scheduling objectives are met. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage site operations, and foster a collaborative and high-performing project environment. You must have experience in managing at least one data centre construction in Singapore, from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Support the development of junior team members by providing day-to-day guidance, sharing technical knowledge, and encouraging collaboration.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a proactive attitude in team interactions. 
• Assist in onboarding new team members and helping them integrate into project workflows. 

Client & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with objectives. 
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and reporting to maintain transparency and progress visibility. 
• Build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through consistent follow-up and responsiveness. 
• Support conflict resolution and issue management by escalating appropriately and offering practical solutions. 
• Assist in onboarding new team members and helping them integrate into project workflows.

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead overall project management to ensure quality, cost, statutory compliance, safety, environmental standards, and scheduling requirements are met.
• Manage the implementation of the master programme including materials and long lead items, ensuring alignment with project milestones and delivery timelines.
• Update and maintain the master programme and ensure short-term programmes —such as weekly work plans, look-ahead schedules, and inspection timelines—are reviewed and communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Plan and organize statutory inspections and ensure timely approvals.

Site Coordination 

• Monitor progress and quality through regular updates and collaboration with site teams or contractors. 
• Ensure safety standards and compliance are implemented across all project activities. 
• Support effective project administration, including documentation, reporting, and issue resolution. 

Stakeholder management

• Oversee and manage external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure their deliverables align with the project’s strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants to maintain clear communication and ensure consistent progress toward project milestones.
• Facilitate and lead regular project progress meetings with consultants and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Foster a collaborative team environment and promote knowledge sharing across the project team.

Project reporting

• Produce comprehensive project reports that capture key updates, risks, decisions, and action items to maintain transparency and informed decision-making.
• Prepare and manage project schedules using appropriate tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Excel, including baseline setting, critical path analysis, and progress tracking.

Procurement management

• Manage the full procurement process for consultants, including drafting scopes, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance & compliance frameworks.
• Support timely engagement and onboarding of consultants aligned with project needs.
• Work closely with internal teams and consultants to ensure procurement outcomes support project goals.

Requirements