Assistant Manager, Resource

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.

Role Overview The Assistant Resource Manager will support the management and coordination of local permit, licensing, and regulatory approval processes related to data center development and construction projects in Malaysia. This role requires a strong understanding of construction project coordination, regulatory submission processes, and stakeholder engagement with local authorities to support timely project execution and compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements. Experience in data center, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred as the role will involve frequent coordination with Mandarin-speaking consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Permit & Regulatory Coordination

• Support the end-to-end coordination and tracking of local permits, approvals, and regulatory submissions including:

Development Order (DO)

Earthwork Permits o Building Plan (BP) Approvals

BOMBA submissions and inspections

Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC)

Utility and infrastructure-related approvals

Other regulatory approvals required for project development and operations

• Coordinate submission timelines, document readiness, and follow-ups with consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to support timely approval processes.
• Assist in monitoring approval status, identifying delays or bottlenecks, and escalating issues where necessary.

Government & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support engagement and coordination with external stakeholders including:

MBJB / PBT and local authorities

              PLANMalaysia and relevant state agencies

BOMBA and regulatory departments

Utility providers and infrastructure agencies

External consultants and contractors

• Attend meetings, technical discussions, authority engagements, and site inspections together with internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain positive working relationships with authorities and external stakeholders to facilitate smoother approval and coordination processes.

 Construction & Project Coordination

• Work closely with internal Development, Engineering, Construction, and Project Delivery teams to ensure regulatory and permitting activities are aligned with overall project schedules.
• Support coordination between site teams, consultants, and authorities to ensure compliance requirements are addressed during project planning and execution phases.
•  Assist in tracking regulatory milestones and ensuring approval dependencies are incorporated into project execution timelines.

Documentation, Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare, organize, and maintain accurate documentation for permit submissions, authority correspondence, inspections, and regulatory approvals.
• Maintain proper filing and tracking systems for all permits, licenses, approvals, and compliance-related documentation.
• Provide regular progress updates, status reports, and issue tracking to the Senior Resource Manager and project teams.
• Support audit readiness and operational compliance by ensuring all documentation is properly maintained and accessible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in construction permits, regulatory approvals, or project coordination
• Experience in data center, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects is preferred
• Familiarity with Johor regulatory and permitting processes including BOMBA, CCC, BP, and local authority approvals will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred Preferred Attributes
• Strong understanding of construction project coordination and regulatory approval processes
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment
• Able to coordinate effectively between technical teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities
• Strong sense of accountability and urgency in driving approval timelines and project deliverables

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.