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Must have4
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
6–10 years of relevant experience in resource management, infrastructure development, construction coordination, permitting, or utility-related project delivery
Strong understanding of Malaysian regulatory and permitting frameworks related to construction, utilities, infrastructure, and development approvals
Experience managing engagements with local authorities, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and government agencies
Nice to have12
Experience in data center, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects is strongly preferred
Familiarity with power, water, utility infrastructure planning, and critical project dependencies will be an added advantage
Strong understanding of project development lifecycles, infrastructure planning, and regulatory approval processes
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders within fast-paced development environments
Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities across government, utility, and private sector stakeholders
Good commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational, technical, and business priorities
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while driving cross-functional collaboration across internal and external teams
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through
Ability to proactively identify project risks, approval bottlenecks, and resource constraints
Comfortable operating in complex and evolving regulatory environments
Able to bridge technical, operational, and administrative discussions effectively between project teams and authorities
About the company
Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure
DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.
As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.
If you’re passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.
Resource & Project Enablement
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Lead and coordinate resource development for data center projects, covering land, power, utilities, connectivity, and permitting
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Support early-stage project planning by ensuring resource readiness aligns with development timelines, investment decisions, and business objectives
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Maintain a strong understanding of current and pipeline projects, key development milestones, and long-term expansion plans, proactively identifying risks and dependencies
Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as a key coordination point for external stakeholders such as municipalities, utilities, grid operators, landowners, regulatory authorities, and external consultants
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Support discussions and alignment with power and infrastructure providers to ensure timely availability of required capacities and services
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Lead and coordinate permitting and licensing activities, including zoning, environmental approvals, and permits related to electrical and utility infrastructure Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with internal teams across Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations to align resource strategies with project requirements
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Coordinate technical inputs from subject-matter experts and translate them into clear, decision-ready information
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Support collaboration with third-party partners, vendors, and advisors throughout the project lifecycle
Budget & Commercial Support
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Collaborate with Finance & Analysis teams to support the development and tracking of resource-related capital budgets
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Provide commercial and strategic input to ensure resource decisions are cost-effective and aligned with long-term project viability.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
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6–10 years of relevant experience in resource management, infrastructure development, construction coordination, permitting, or utility-related project delivery
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Experience in data center, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects is strongly preferred
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Strong understanding of Malaysian regulatory and permitting frameworks related to construction, utilities, infrastructure, and development approvals
•
Experience managing engagements with local authorities, utility providers, consultants, contractors, and government agencies
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Familiarity with power, water, utility infrastructure planning, and critical project dependencies will be an added advantage
Preferred Attributes
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Strong understanding of project development lifecycles, infrastructure planning, and regulatory approval processes
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Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders within fast-paced development environments
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Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities across government, utility, and private sector stakeholders
•
Good commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational, technical, and business priorities
•
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
•
Ability to work independently while driving cross-functional collaboration across internal and external teams
•
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through
•
Ability to proactively identify project risks, approval bottlenecks, and resource constraints
•
Comfortable operating in complex and evolving regulatory environments
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Able to bridge technical, operational, and administrative discussions effectively between project teams and authorities
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DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you’re ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.