Design & Construction Director

Industry: Data Centre Conducive Working Environment Location: CBD Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end delivery of data center developments from concept design through commissioning and handover. • Establish and execute project delivery strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. • Drive project milestones and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer requirements. • Oversee multiple concurrent projects across different markets. • Manage architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialist design consultants. • Ensure design solutions meet operational, technical, commercial, sustainability, and customer requirements. • Review and approve design deliverables throughout all project phases. • Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, reliability, and resilience standards. • Lead contractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project execution strategies. • Monitor construction progress, cost, quality, safety, and compliance. • Provide executive oversight on project performance and resolve critical issues impacting delivery. • Implement governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and project controls. • Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders including customers, consultants, contractors, authorities, and utility providers. • Collaborate closely with Development, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams. • Support customer technical due diligence and project-related discussions. • Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and capital expenditure plans. • Drive cost optimization without compromising facility performance and reliability. • Review change orders, claims, and contractual matters. • Ensure appropriate financial controls and project reporting. • Oversee commissioning planning and execution. • Ensure successful transition from construction to operations. • Drive operational readiness and acceptance processes. • Support customer fit-out, testing, and occupancy activities. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline. • Minimum 15 years of experience in project delivery, construction management, or infrastructure development. • Minimum 8 years in a leadership role managing large-scale mission-critical facilities, data centers, industrial, semiconductor, or complex infrastructure projects. • Strong experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and project teams. • Deep understanding of MEP systems, mission-critical environments, commissioning, and project controls. All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits. Kindly email your resume in a detailed Word format to carlo@peopleprofilers.com We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified People Profilers Pte Ltd 20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building Singapore 049705 +65 69509747 EA License Number: 02C4944 Registration Number: R1100011 EA Personnel: Carlo Antonio Dela Cruz