The company is seeking a talented Project Director – Hyperscale Data Centre to lead the end-to-end delivery of a mission-critical data center project on a fast-track schedule. This flagship development involves complex engineering, high utility demand, and multiple contractor and consultant packages, targeting Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certification. The role requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder coordination.
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Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Skills:
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a 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.
Desired Skills:
- 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.
Language Requirements: Not specified.
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