Project Director – Data Center

Overview

Job Description

Project Director – Data Center

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide strategic leadership for PMC and Construction Supervision services from design through construction and handover.
• Act as the primary senior interface with the Client, authorities, designers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary design review processes, ensuring compliance with data center standards, project requirements, and authority regulations.
• Ensure effective implementation of project governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks.
• Lead risk management, constructability reviews, and technical assurance across design and construction phases.
• Oversee site supervision activities to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide oversight on cost, schedule, change management, and claims avoidance.
• Ensure HSE, quality, and compliance obligations are fully met throughout construction.
• Lead and mentor the Project Manager and Technical Leads.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 20+ years experience in PMC / construction supervision roles for large-scale or mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience on data center or mission-critical facilities within the UAE or GCC.
• Strong leadership, governance, and client-facing experience.
• Based primarily in UAE with short-term GCC travel as required.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Deep technical knowledge in structural, architectural, and MEP coordination.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary site teams under fast-track conditions.
• Proficiency in report writing and project documentation.
• Fluency in English required, Arabic is an advantage.
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