Overview
Director, Data Centre Dev. & Engg (Batam)
Date: 2 Feb 2025
Location:
Singapore, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
“Passionate about making a real impact? Join our team at Nxera to unfold the new era! Be at the forefront of the data centre (DC) industry with a unique focus on sustainability, connectivity and AI which sets us apart as the next generation DC operator. You will also get to gain invaluable experience in a fast-growing industry that is powering the digitalisation wave. Be empowered to co-create the future with our dynamic teams!”
Responsbilities:
Project Management
- Support the development of the project master program, project charter, and project processes.
- Ensure new data center (DC) developments are completed on time to meet business requirements and customer occupancy timelines.
- Foster teamwork and a collaborative environment to optimize the contributions of all parties involved in the project.
Design
- Manage new data center project designs for PT TEKNOLOGI DATA INFRASTRUKTUR (“TDI”) to ensure functionality, reliability, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Review and approve design and construction drawings for all disciplines (Architectural, Structural, M&E, etc.).
- Implement DC development processes and engineering design standards and guidelines for new DC builds.
- Review data center risk and redundancy configurations (e.g., single points of failure) and requirements.
Construction
- Supervise new data center construction projects for PT TEKNOLOGI DATA INFRASTRUKTUR (“TDI”).
- Monitor daily construction activities to ensure safety compliance with EHS requirements, adherence to the project schedule, cost efficiency within the approved budget, high-quality workmanship, and compliance with specifications.
- Liaise with the Engineering Solutions, Energy & Sustainability, and DC Operations teams to meet project requirements.
- Ensure project contractors comply with Environmental, Health, and Occupational Safety regulations.
- Prepare and approve project construction capital expenditures within approved budgets.
Procurement & Sales
- Provide technical and engineering support for procurement and tender processes.
- Support sales teams in engaging with customers to design and customize projects.
Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project progress and expenditures to TDI management.
- Provide regular project progress updates to Nxera HQ.
Research & Development
- Lead research on new technologies for data centers to enhance productivity and improve PUE and WUE.
- Drive energy, water, and waste efficiency initiatives, including the integration of green power for new DCs.
- Oversee Energy & Sustainability certification requirements (e.g., LEED, Green Mark).
- Assist the Nxera Regional Development & Engineering team in developing DC development processes, engineering design standards, and guidelines.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data center design, construction, and project management.
- Strong knowledge of M&E systems, power distribution, cooling, and redundancy configurations.
- Experience with data center standards (LEED, Green Mark, Uptime Institute).
- Familiarity with EHS regulations and construction safety compliance.
- Strong project management and leadership skills.
- Experience managing contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with regional and global teams.
- PMP certification and experience with energy efficiency initiatives are a plus.
Rewards that Go Beyond
- Flexible work arrangements
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
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About Singtel
Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.
We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.
Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.
The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.