Job Description

For one of our clients, a major EPC player. we are currently looking for a Project Director (EPC) with a strong background in Data Centres to be based in Singapore!Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of complex data centre projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from conceptualization and front-end engineering design (FEED) to commissioning and operational handover.
• Provide strategic leadership in managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) processes, ensuring seamless integration across all phases of project execution.
• Oversee the development of project scopes, objectives, and execution plans, aligning them with client requirements, budgetary constraints, and schedules.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration among engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines to drive project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and addressing challenges proactively.
• Drive risk assessment and mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards specific to data centre environments.
• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring timely delivery within approved parameters.
• Implement best practices and cutting-edge technologies for data centre construction, with a focus on modular construction, energy efficiency, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Lead contract negotiations, variations, and claims resolution while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring project alignment with contractual obligations.

• Extensive experience in project leadership roles, specifically managing large-scale data centre or mission-critical facility construction projects.
• Proven expertise in front-end engineering design (FEED) processes and end-to-end delivery of EPC projects.
• Deep understanding of data centre requirements, including MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), IT infrastructure, power distribution, and cooling systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Solid knowledge of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with international safety and quality standards for mission-critical facilities, including Tier certifications and uptime requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing technical, financial, and organizational priorities effectively.

• Mission: Deliver state-of-the-art data centre facilities on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with client and industry expectations.
• Attraction: Opportunity to lead transformative projects in the high-growth data centre sector, leveraging cutting-edge engineering and construction capabilities.
• Collaboration: Engage with global and regional project teams, clients, and vendors to drive excellence in project execution, with frequent interaction across geographies such as Singapore, India, and other international hubs.
• Strategic Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the companys reputation as a leader in mission critical infrastructure, fostering innovation and long-term client relationships.

Taylor Hopkinson