Job Description

Construction Principal (Sedenak, Johor)
Posting Start Date:  24/11/2025
Country/Region:  Malaysia
Work Location:  Sedenak, Johor
Business/ Function:  K2

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Lead with 5-7 years of direct experience in delivering mission-critical data centre projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in either Civil & Structural (C&S) or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines minimum of Bachelor qualification, with a proven ability to manage complex construction in data centre from inception to completion. This role requires a hands-on leader willing to be based in or frequently travel throughout the Johor area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the construction and liaise with construction ground team, consultant and PMC to ensure work is complete as per the baseline programme.
  • Liaise with the HSE to ensure the work site is always safe to work and without compromising non-approval method at site.
  • Reporting to the Line Manager daily and weekly by prepare the report. Control the quality at site and provide the procedure work for each work.
  • Coordinate with internal operation during the DLP and manage the vendor.

Key Requirements

  • C&S or MEP bachelor certification and other professional is welcome
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of construction management experience, with a demonstrable track record on data centre or other mission-critical facilities.
  • Strong foundational expertise in either C&S (Civil & Structural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. Must be adept at reading technical drawings, managing sub-contractors, and ensuring stringent quality standards.
  • Must be willing to travel extensively to and within the Johor area to oversee project sites and liaise with stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to lead on-site teams, manage schedules, control budgets, and ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols
  • Able to work under pressure and long hour if required.
  • MS software, project, P6 and other.

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Building Science