Deputy CSA Manager

About Our Client

Our client is an established international engineering group specializing in modular and prefabricated data centre solutions with active operations across Asia.

Job Summary

This position requires a site-based professional in Malaysia to lead the technical delivery and quality assurance of civil and architectural works for data centre projects. The role encompasses full lifecycle management, from initial planning and pre-construction activities through to final handover and warranty period defect resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete execution of structural, architectural, and external infrastructure tasks to ensure strict adherence to project specifications.
• Monitor site performance to maintain rigorous standards in quality, safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and general housekeeping.
• Resolve technical inquiries and issues arising from clients, project management consultants, and other stakeholders within the civil and architectural domains.
• Lead pre-construction phases, including geotechnical investigations, utility installation, earthworks, and the review of design documentation and briefings.
• Coordinate construction readiness by managing material procurement, submitting approval requests, and finalizing method statements.
• Supervise on-site activities, including verifying setting-out, conducting pre-concealment inspections, and managing design variations and technical conflicts.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure seamless interface integration and coordinated site operations.
• Manage the final acceptance of foundations and structures, oversee the handover of completed works, and supervise defect rectification during the warranty period.
• Verify incoming materials and equipment against project requirements and support the registration and approval processes for project commencement and completion.
• Compile, review, and organize as-built drawings and all necessary handover documentation.
• Evaluate proposed technical changes and documentation to ensure they remain within the agreed civil and architectural scope.

Requirements

• Possess a full-time diploma or higher degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Have at least five years of practical experience in managing civil construction for data centres or large-scale industrial developments.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in AutoCAD and standard office productivity software.
• Understand Southeast Asian construction regulations and best practices for architectural finishes, fit-out, and site management.
• Exhibit strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing site conditions.
• Be willing to work on-site in Malaysia; fluency in English or Malay is preferred.
• Candidates with experience limited solely to residential or commercial property development will not be considered.