ABOUT US:

Our client is a leading international engineering and consulting group with a strong presence across Europe and Asia. The company delivers multidisciplinary services spanning design, project management, and construction supervision across infrastructure, buildings, and mission-critical facilities.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Company: Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm)

Open for expat

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Data Center to lead and deliver large-scale mission-critical projects from design through construction and commissioning phases. The role requires strong technical background, stakeholder management skills, and proven experience in managing complex Data Center projects in fast-paced environment

Project Management

Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Center projects (Hyperscale / Colocation / Enterprise DC)
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources
Ensure project delivery aligned with scope, quality, timeline, and cost objectives
Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks and mitigation plans

Stakeholder Coordination

Act as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
Manage communication across multiple stakeholders including Design, MEP, CSA, and vendors
Facilitate project meetings, reporting, and decision-making processes

Technical Oversight

Review and coordinate multidisciplinary design (CSA, MEP, ICT systems)
Ensure compliance with international Data Center standards (Uptime Institute, Tier standards, TIA-942, etc.)
Oversee site execution, testing & commissioning (T&C), and handover processes

Contract & Commercial Management

Manage contracts (EPC/EPCM/PMC models) and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Track project costs and manage variations/claims
Work closely with commercial teams on procurement and vendor management

Quality, HSE & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company quality standards
Implement risk management strategies throughout project lifecycle
Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects

QUALIFICATION

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil or equivalent)
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage

Experience

Minimum 8–12 years of experience in construction/project management
Proven track record in Data Center / mission-critical / industrial projects
Experience managing large-scale projects (typically >10M USD)
Familiarity with international working environment and standards
Proven experience working across multiple countries in Asia
Background in Engineering Consultancy firms is strongly preferred
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Good command of English (both written and spoken)

Technical Competencies

Strong knowledge of Data Center infrastructure (power, cooling, redundancy systems)
Understanding of Tier classification and mission-critical design principles
Experience in EPC/EPCM or consultancy environment preferred

Center Manager

Project Manager (Data Center)