Director of Construction [SG/MY]
Director of Construction
Location: Singapore or Malaysia
Industry: Mission Critical / Data Centers / Critical Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are representing a specialist mission critical construction firm delivering highly complex data center and critical infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific. The business focuses on the construction and fit-out of data centers, providing expertise across MEP systems, commissioning coordination, and mission-critical project execution.
As part of continued growth across the region, they are seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead construction operations across multiple concurrent projects.
Position Summary
The Director of Construction will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of mission-critical construction projects throughout the wider APAC region. The role is responsible for managing project teams, ensuring operational excellence, driving client satisfaction, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.
This individual will lead a team of Construction Managers, Project Managers and Engineers, and have extensive experience delivering complex data center or critical infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to project delivery and construction teams across multiple projects.
- Develop and implement construction execution strategies that align with company objectives and client requirements.
- Build, mentor, and grow high-performing project teams throughout the region.
- Establish and maintain project delivery standards, procedures, and best practices across all projects.
- Drive a culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Project Delivery
- Oversee all phases of construction.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Review project schedules, resource plans, procurement strategies, and financial forecasts.
- Support project teams in resolving complex technical, contractual, and operational challenges.
- Lead project reviews and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and strategic stakeholders.
- Develop long-term client relationships and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Participate in project pursuits, presentations, and business development initiatives.
- Collaborate with consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and client teams to achieve project objectives.
- Lead executive-level project meetings and provide commercial and operational updates.
Commercial & Financial Management
- Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Review contract strategies, change management processes, and project risk exposure.
- Support commercial teams during contract negotiations and procurement activities.
- Ensure project reporting, cost controls, and financial governance are maintained across all projects.
- Drive operational efficiencies and identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
Safety & Quality
- Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all projects.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
- Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives throughout project delivery.
- Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business.
Business Growth
- Support regional expansion initiatives and strategic growth plans.
- Assist with recruitment, workforce planning, and succession development.
- Contribute to market intelligence, client engagement, and future project opportunities.
- Represent the company at industry functions and with strategic partners.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in construction, project delivery, or mission-critical infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale data center, mission-critical, or complex MEP-intensive projects.
- Previous leadership experience managing multiple project teams and senior construction personnel.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, procurement, contracting, and risk management.
- Excellent knowledge of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and commissioning systems.
- Proven ability to manage executive-level client and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and project financial performance.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and team development skills.
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