Data Centre Network Infrastructure Construction Project Manager

Company Overview

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. Operating in 70 countries, JLL delivers value through property management, outsourcing, and investment management with US$47.6 billion assets under management.

Job Summary

Support data centre construction projects including retrofit, upgrades, and fitout by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing end-to-end project delivery from planning to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers on data centre construction programs, retrofit, upgrades, fitout, and pilot/special projects
• Serve as the technical point of contact for local teams and liaise with Engineering and IT Operations teams
• Manage end-to-end fitout works on site, from planning through to handover
• Identify and resolve technical issues promptly or escalate as needed to maintain project timelines
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and quality workmanship requirements
• Communicate project goals, progress, and updates clearly to stakeholders
• Coordinate teams across multiple offices and time zones to align priorities and activities
• Report on project milestones and maintain active stakeholder engagement
• Facilitate kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and conduct regular site walks to monitor work
• Resolve critical issues while adhering to project timelines and budget constraints
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of specifications, materials, and equipment approvals
• Track and report key milestones from technical fit-out commencement to handover to Operations
• Lead weekly management and site meetings with general contractors, architects/engineers, and telecom contractors
• Coordinate with local construction project managers to align site management and priorities
• Manage ordering, delivery, and storage of owner-purchased materials and parts required for data centre turn-ups
• Review and track contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Perform inspections, surveys, and regular site walks to monitor progress and quality
• Maintain checklists and trackers, raise punch items, and drive punch list clearance to completion
• Oversee infrastructure areas including OSP/ISP cable pathways, building points of entry (POEs), network/telecom rooms, IDF rooms, and server floors
• Analyze project risks and propose solutions with mitigating actions
• Collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and vendors to manage expectations and deliverables
• Maintain focus on environmental sustainability and health and safety standards
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to enhance project processes and outcomes

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in engineering, construction, or project/construction management
• Post-graduate degree in engineering, construction, or project/construction management is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to manage multiple parties, vendors, stakeholders, and competing priorities with various milestones
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under high-pressure situations
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Other Information

• Location: Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia