Project Director - Data Centers
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Overview
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities.
Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Project Director - Data Centers** to join our team!
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a mission-critical, data center project on a fast-track schedule.
The program involves complex engineering, high utility demand, multiple contractor and consultant packages, and targets Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certification.
This flagship development requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder coordination.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide strategic leadership and direction across all project phases.
- Manage a multi-package delivery model involving EPCs, design consultants, and specialist contractors.
- Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV standards and client-specific technical requirements.
- Oversee project controls, risk management, and governance reporting.
- Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, authorities, utilities, and internal leadership.
- Drive performance across safety, quality, schedule, and cost KPIs.
- Support value engineering, change management, and claims resolution.
- Ensure readiness for commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational handover.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. PMP, RICS, or equivalent certification is preferred.
- 15+ years in project and program management, with at least 5+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.
- Proven delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure or hyperscale data center projects.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, utility coordination, commissioning, and Tier certification processes.
- Exceptional team leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Experience delivering projects in the Middle East or similar regulatory environments.
- Familiarity with fast-track delivery models and digital project controls.
- Strong commercial acumen and contract management expertise.
- Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
- We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
- Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices.
- To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing.
Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you.
Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees.
Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program.
Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all.
At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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