Data Center Construction Manager

Job description

the employer in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Data Centre Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major mission-critical data centre project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee all on-site construction activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, ICT, ELV, and associated infrastructure works, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme, and cost control. This is a site-based supervision role, focused on overseeing construction delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, and coordination of all MEP systems from mobilisation through commissioning and handover. This is a full-time site-based role, with the project located approximately 80 km from Riyadh. Regular on-site presence is required. • Lead the construction delivery of a large-scale Data Centre project. • Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams covering Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT and ELV disciplines. • Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. • Drive site operations in line with project programme, budget, quality and safety objectives. • Review construction methodologies, site logistics, work sequencing and resource planning. Project Controls & Reporting • Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly progress reports. • Monitor project schedules, milestones, productivity and key performance indicators. • Identify risks, mitigation measures and recovery strategies. • Provide regular progress updates to senior management and project stakeholders. Team Leadership & Coordination • Lead and manage large multidisciplinary site teams. • Coordinate activities across all construction disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery. • Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams. • Mentor and develop site engineers, supervisors and construction personnel. Procurement & Material Management • Support procurement planning and construction package reviews. • Coordinate with procurement teams on critical equipment and long-lead items. • Review material submittals, technical submissions and shop drawings. • Ensure timely approval and delivery of materials required for construction activities. Design & Technical Interface • Work closely with design teams to resolve technical and design-related issues. • Participate in design reviews and constructability workshops. • Provide construction input during design development and implementation phases. • Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme and constructability. Testing, Commissioning & Handover • Oversee testing and commissioning activities across all systems including Mechanical, Electrical, ICT and ELV. • Coordinate integrated systems testing and commissioning programmes. • Ensure all systems are commissioned in accordance with project specifications and client requirements. • Manage punch lists, defect resolution and final handover processes. • Work closely with commissioning managers, specialist vendors and operations teams. Quality, HSE & Compliance • Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the project. • Ensure compliance with project quality standards, HSE requirements and local regulations. • Lead quality inspections, audits and corrective action programmes. • Promote best practices across all construction activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of construction management experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale Data Centre, Mission Critical or Complex Infrastructure Projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams across Civil, Structural, MEP, ICT and ELV works.
• Demonstrated experience in testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working on remote project sites and fast-paced construction environments.
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