Data Center HV Site Project Manager (Contract)
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- Lead HV delivery: own design, vendor & utility coordination, build, testing and energisation.
- Global Data Center Solutions leader at the hyperscale frontier.
- Own HV projects in Johor Bahru, high visibility and rapid growth!
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Johor Bahru - Johor - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description
Job ID
276515
Posted
06-Aug-2026
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Johor Bahru - Johor - Malaysia
Join a global organization where your contributions matter from day one.
* Hiring Now! To support Hyperscale Data Center Environment
* Contract Duration: 6-months (renewable)
* Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
About Us - CBRE Data Center Solutions
* CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a global leader in delivering integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the entire data centre lifecycle.
* We bring together deep expertise across all DCS service lines—combining capital markets insight, technical excellence, and operational know‑how—to unlock value for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors around the world. Our teams operate at the forefront of one of the fastest‑growing sectors globally: hyperscale data centres.
Why Join CBRE DCS?
* Be at the centre of high‑growth operations
* Support a flagship static site and key client location within the rapidly expanding Hyperscale Data Center sector.
* We’re Performance that gets recognised
* Our performance‑driven culture ensures your contributions are valued, measured, and rewarded.
* Career growth without limits-Build in‑demand skills, gain exposure to critical infrastructure, and take your career to the next level—the sky’s the limit.
* Autonomy backed by expert support-Own end‑to‑end service delivery on site while being fully supported and mentored by an experienced regional platform team.
About the Role:
- Drive the design and construction of HV systems to AirTrunk standards, exceeding Singapore regulatory requirements.
- Deliver practical, buildable HV and substation solutions across design and execution phases.
- Own HV delivery from design through to energisation, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.
- Manage HV network implementation and integration with utility infrastructure and site operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage HV vendors, consultants, and contractors to deliver works in line with the project programme.
- Own and drive the HV delivery schedule, coordinating stakeholders to ensure timely execution and milestone achievement.
- Drive detailed design deliverables from HV vendors in line with project specifications, facilitating technical reviews with consultants and peer reviewers.
- Provide HV technical support across design and site, resolving issues with a strong focus on risk, buildability, and practical outcomes.
- Act as the key interface with local authorities (e.g., SP PowerGrid), managing submissions, approvals, and utility coordination to meet project requirements.
- Ensure all utility interfacing, grid connection, and compliance requirements are proactively managed and aligned with the delivery programme.
- Collaborate closely with Technology, Development, Safety, Quality, and Commissioning teams to ensure alignment across all project phases.
- Manage interfaces between HV vendors and contractors to ensure smooth coordination and execution.
- Oversee site execution, monitoring progress, safety, and quality to ensure installations meet design intent and standards.
- Conduct site inspections, identify risks or deviations early, and drive timely resolution.
- Manage contract administration, maintaining clear oversight of scope, responsibilities, and deliverables across all HV parties.
- Track costs and support budget control, identifying risks, variations, and optimisation opportunities.
- Lead HV risk management across design and construction phases.
- Support testing & commissioning, energisation readiness, and handover to operations.
- Support project closeout, including punch list resolution and documentation.
What You’ll Need:
- 6+ years’ experience delivering HV projects, including full lifecycle execution of substations (66kV and below).
- Strong experience in HV substation design, construction, and commissioning within live project environments.
- Solid technical knowledge of HV systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA, and DC systems.
- Good understanding of HV installation sequences, interfaces, and testing & commissioning requirements.
- Familiarity with Singapore codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including experience coordinating with local authorities (e.g., SP PowerGrid).
- Proven ability to manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and external parties.
- Ability to interpret, review, and challenge electrical drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and contract scope, with strong commercial awareness.
- Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to assess risks and drive practical outcomes.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-based environment.
About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Job Requirements
Company Benefits
Medical
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision coverage through national carriers.
Voluntary
Includes Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Basic Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Leave
Paid Time Off accrues for 15 to 30 days each year for sick, vacation and personal time off, with rollover, based on years of service.
Additional Info
Company Activity
Last active - few hours ago
Experience Level
0 - 10 Years of Experience