Manager, Project Management (Data Centre)

About ESR

ESR is a leading Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager focused on logistics real estate, data centres, and energy infrastructure that power the digital economy and supply chain for investors, customers, and communities. Through our fully integrated real asset fund management and development platform, we strive to create value and growth opportunities for our global portfolio of investors. We offer our customers modern space solutions to realise their ambitions across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the project meets the design guidelines and standards which may be adjusted from time to time based on Local Codes, Clients Requests, Best Practices and Lessons Learned.
• Establish and maintain overall project delivery plan, including the cost, schedule, quality and performance baseline
• Establish and maintain communication protocols across the project, including among 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 of required project consultants and contractors, including coordinating required management approvals
• Administer contracts, including maintaining strict compliance with the contract, scope of work and project specifications
• Coordinate owners' requirements and inputs to the project, including compliance with end user requirements
• Coordinate and review vendor performance, cash flow forecasts and summary reports, and present and clarify those reports to the leadership team.
• Coordinate authority, third party and stakeholder interfaces such as Project Approvals & Permits, Utility Connection and Power Supply Connection
• Communicate and report internally on project status, including weekly and monthly project dashboards
• Oversee project controls (change orders, pay application, etc.)
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks and champion project opportunities
• Manage the timely delivery/transition of the projects to DC Operation teams (punch-list, receipt of certificate, official sign-off, etc.)
• Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with corporate and project EHS requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in a relevant construction or engineering discipline
• Project Management qualification or similar equivalent training in the Engineering and Construction industry preferably with greenfield and brownfield projects in Korea
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of relevant industry experience in Data Centre and/or other related Mission Critical (24x7) environment projects
• Well-versed in permitting, authority/utility management, design requirements, quantity surveying, construction methodologies and procedures with experience in owner’s side project delivery with basic understanding of commissioning
• Experienced in full-lifecycle Project Management from design and feasibility through to close-out in Korea at all project levels
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to coordinate a team of professionals from different disciplines to achieve results
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and proficient in Microsoft Office

Grow with us – Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.

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Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do—shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent.
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support.
• We Think Beyond the Present: We don’t just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.

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