Mechanical Project Lead - Data Centre

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Mechanical Project Lead for a data centre project in Cyberjaya. The role leads all mechanical project activities through the full project lifecycle, from strategy and budget to installation, testing and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Develop execution strategies, schedules, procurement plans and construction methodologies.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and resource allocation.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring they meet performance and redundancy requirements.
• Review mechanical designs and specifications, and evaluate design modifications and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues, and monitor installation quality against approved drawings.
• Lead mechanical testing, TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing), integrated systems testing and commissioning, and coordinate turnover documentation and client acceptance.
• Drive QA/QC processes for mechanical installations, support safety programs and ensure compliance with codes, standards and client requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 12-15 years of mechanical project delivery experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale cooling infrastructure.
• Proven management of mechanical construction packages.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield mission-critical projects.
• Demonstrated success leading large mechanical subcontractor and commissioning teams.