Substation Project Manager - Hyperscale Data Center #DC06

atBureau Veritas (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

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Project: Hyperscale Data Center

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Contract Duration: 20 months

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Substation Project Manager to lead and manage the delivery of high-voltage substation works associated with a large-scale hyperscale data center project in Thailand.

The role will act as the Client's representative for all substation-related activities, overseeing design coordination, construction, testing, and commissioning of medium- and high-voltage systems. The Substation Project Manager will ensure integration with the main data center project and successful delivery aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all substation project activities, ensuring alignment with overall project delivery strategy

Act as the primary point of contact for substation-related matters, coordinating between client, contractors, utilities, and consultants

Oversee design review and coordination for substation systems (HV/MV, transformers, switchgear, protection, SCADA)

Manage and monitor construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and regulatory/utility requirements

Ensure proper coordination and interface between substation works and data center facilities

Monitor and control project schedule, identifying risks, delays, and interface challenges

Oversee cost control, variations, and claims related to substation works

Supervise testing and commissioning activities, including energization and grid synchronization

Liaise closely with relevant utility authorities and permitting bodies to ensure timely approvals and compliance

Implement and maintain quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) and safety standards for all substation works

Identify and manage project risks, maintaining mitigation and escalation plans

Oversee documentation, reporting, and technical submissions, ensuring timely review and approvals

Lead progress meetings, reporting status, risks, and key issues to senior stakeholders

Support project closeout, including handover documentation, testing records, and certification

Key Competencies & Experience:

Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in power infrastructure or substation project management

Proven experience managing high-voltage substations

Strong experience in design, construction, and commissioning of substations and grid connections

Experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or data center projects is highly preferred

Solid understanding of utility requirements, grid compliance, and permitting processes

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams including electrical, civil, and control systems

Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and Design - Bid - Build delivery models

Experience in Thailand or Southeast Asia, with knowledge of local utility authorities and regulations

Experience with SCADA, protection systems, and control integration is an advantage

Our people are ambitious and humble, believing in what they do and convinced that our purpose is shaping a world of trust. With responsibility and openness, they daily serve our 400.000 clients in 140 countries, to bettering society. Across all our businesses and countries, each one of our people leaves their mark in shaping society.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a sign of trust and impact.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a bond with the future.

> We believe that leaving a mark is proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it's being convinced that you will leave your mark... in shaping a world of Trust.

Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while contributing to positively transforming the world, we live in.

Experience required
  • 5 years
Salary
  • Negotiable
Job function
  • IT / Programming
Job type
  • Full-time

Company overview

Size:100-500 employees
Industry:General Business Services
Location:Bangkok
Website:www.bureauveritas.co.th
Founded in:1828
Ranking:4/5

Bureau Veritas (Thailand) is an international service group dedicated in the field of Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and Social Accountability. Throughout our network in 140 countries with 900 offices, we aim at providing the services for the benefit of business and people. Due to our business ... Read more

Why join us: Bureau Veritas is at its core a conformity assessment company with an overriding commitment to quality and client orientation. As a result, our first goal is to attract and retain the very best people. Our managers must spend a large part of their time recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, and ... Read more

Head office: 2170 Bangkok Tower 16 Fl., Bang Kapi, Huay Khwang, Bangkok 10310
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