Project Manager - IOW Electrical

Job Title

Project Manager - IOW Electrical

Job Description Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.

Job Description

About the role

1.1 Project Oversight

• Supervise the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, backup generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), switchgear, and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure that electrical installations are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and timelines.
• Monitor the progress of electrical works, ensuring adherence to project schedules and resolving any delays or issues that arise.

1.2 Technical Expertise

• Provide on-site technical support and guidance to contractors and construction teams during the installation and testing phases.
• Review and approve electrical design drawings, shop drawings, and material submittals to ensure they meet project requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of electrical systems to verify compliance with safety standards and local regulations.

1.3 Coordination and Communication

• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure integrated project execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all electrical-related matters on-site, facilitating effective communication between the client, contractors, and consultants.
• Participate in project meetings, providing updates on electrical works and addressing any technical challenges.

1.4 Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure that all electrical installations comply with Malaysian electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Identify and address any non-compliance issues, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities, ensuring that all systems are fully operational and meet performance requirements.

1.5 Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of all electrical works, including daily reports, inspection records, and test results.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, highlighting any issues or concerns related to electrical systems.
• Assist in the preparation of as-built documentation and ensure a smooth handover of electrical systems to the operations team.

1.6 Testing and Commissioning:

• Oversee the testing and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.
• Verify the correct operation of electrical systems, including backup power systems, before the handover to the client.
• Participate in the final acceptance testing and ensure that all punch list items are completed.

2.0 - Cushman & Wakefield Specific:

2.1 - Project Team Specific:

• Work with project team and support project team to be cohesive and facilitate a team culture.
• Full-time position, based on the construction site.
• May require working extended hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on the project schedule.
• The role involves exposure to construction site environments, including noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• Be aware of the Cushman & Wakefield values and policies and provide example by conducting yourself in accordance with these tenets.
• Keep team member involved and informed; provide feedback, coaching & mentoring for team(s) with regards to scheduling.
• Resolve difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, Project Director and HR advice and respect for the individual.

2.2 - Business Specific:

• Support Cushman & Wakefield submissions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Assist with business improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Work with Alternate Assets Lead to support other regions.

2.3 - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Adherence to Cushman & Management values.
• Report on projects status involving quality, cost and time impact.
• Ensure both internal and external Customer satisfaction is managed.
• Adhere to all Cushman & Wakefield company policies and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of Electrical Works as per specification and tolerances.
• Approval of Electrical shop drawings and material approval request.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills in promoting a safety culture and ensuring compliance with Electrical standards.
• Effectively communicates Electrical specification, drawings, and expectations to all project personnel.
• Takes initiative to identify potential Electrical issues and proactively addresses them.
• Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

About you

Degree in Electrical Engineering with years of experience in managing data centre projects

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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