Project Director, Thailand

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Grit: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We optimize for success.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the VP Construction, this role will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure the projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner. He must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.  This role will be based in Thailand.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic input, experience and expertise to organize, set-up and expedite the project for success
• Delegate and supervision on the project managers’ performances and have an overview of the projects’ progress in the country
• Mentor and guide the project managers and to stand in during their absence
• Champion the project to zero harm and compliance to corporate and project EHS requirements
• Establish and maintain overall project delivery plan, including the cost, schedule, quality and performance baseline
• Establish and maintain communication protocols across the project, including from internal departments and other stakeholders
• Manage project budget and costs, including the change management process
• Manage project schedule, including critical path analysis and work around planning
• Manage the bid and evaluation or required project consultants and contractors, including coordinating required management approvals
• Administer contracts, including maintaining strict compliance with the contract, scope of work and compliance with project specifications
• Coordinate owners' requirements and inputs to the project, including compliance with end user requirements
• Coordinate authority, third party and stakeholder interfaces such as Project Approvals and Power Supply Connection
• Communicate and report internally on project status, including weekly and monthly project dashboards
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks and champion project opportunities
• Manage the delivery/transition of the projects to DC Operation teams
• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization

The successful candidate:

• Project Management qualification or similar equivalent training in the Engineering and Construction industry, preferably with green and brown field projects
• Project Management Experience with a minimum project value of $500m
• Possess experience in owners side project delivery
• Minimum 15 years’ industry experience with more than 10 years Project Management experience for Data Centre and other related Mission Critical (24x7) environment projects
• Experience should include multiple countries across Asia, with demonstrated engagement at all project levels.
• Experienced in full-lifecycle Project Management from design and feasibility through to close-out and DLP
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A collaborator with leadership abilities
• Bachelor/ master’s preferably in a relevant construction or engineering discipline
• Professional engineers or licensed electrical workers will have an advantage