Sr. Project Manager/Assoc. Director - Data Centre Project, E&M

A leading data centre organisation seeks a Senior Project Manager / Associate Director in Hong Kong to lead data centre E&M projects, ensuring infrastructure resilience, performance, and quality.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Project Manager / Associate Director, you will lead data centre electrical and mechanical projects, strengthening infrastructure reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

• Provide technical leadership to site operations teams, drive continuous improvement, and lead customer Addition & Alteration (A&A) projects from requirements definition through implementation in collaboration with business units and site teams
• Review building mechanical systems and architecture to optimise energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, and operational continuity, minimising disruption to live data centre operations
• Oversee project lifecycle QA/QC, evaluate equipment testing results, and certify system readiness to ensure quality standards and seamless operational handover
• Lead technical investigations and root-cause analyses of mechanical issues, including chiller failures, condenser issues, control problems, airflow inconsistencies, and thermal runaway events; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Manage vendor performance during critical maintenance, plan long-term infrastructure lifecycle upgrades, coordinate with clients and internal teams, promote best practices through knowledge-sharing and mentoring, and apply electrical/mechanical design software to assess improvements and safeguard reliability, efficiency, and safety

Candidate profile:

• Degree in Building Services, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; candidates with less experience may be considered at Senior Manager level
• Proven experience in data centre design, construction or operations, with expertise in electrical/mechanical design software tools
• Strong technical skills in mechanical architecture reviews, energy optimisation, project lifecycle QA/QC, and upgraded system handover
• Ability to conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) of mechanical anomalies, including chiller failures and airflow inconsistencies, to maintain operational resilience
• Strong communication and coordination skills with clients and internal teams, vendor performance auditing during critical maintenance, and strategic planning for infrastructure lifecycle upgrades

About this company:

This data centre organisation is committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and secure infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment. With ongoing training, exposure to advanced technologies, and opportunities to support critical infrastructure projects, it encourages continuous learning and long-term professional growth.

Keywords: Data Centre, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Infrastructure Reliability, QA/QC

What’s next:

Lead mission-critical data centre projects and shape the future of resilient, high-performance infrastructure. Apply now!