Data Center Mechanical Project Lead

Norconsult Telematics; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics seeks a senior Mechanical Lead for on-site management of data centre projects in the Damascus Governorate. You will oversee HVAC, chilled-water systems, CRAC/CRAH, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical construction, strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and fluency in Arabic with strong English reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical construction/site management.
• Preferably 5+ years in data centres, mission-critical facilities, telecom technical buildings, or complex MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled-water plants, chillers, pumps, CRAC/CRAH, fire protection, plumbing, BMS, and mechanical commissioning.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, data-centre standards/tier concepts, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.
• Proven experience leading contractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Fluent Arabic with strong English communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical site works including HVAC, chilled-water systems, CRAC/CRAH, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate with electrical, civil, ELV, BMS, and commissioning teams.
• Review drawings, method statements, submittals, ITPs, and installation activities.
• Monitor site progress, quality, HSE compliance, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning including pressure tests, flushing, TAB, startup, and BMS integration.
• Manage site coordination meetings, logistics, reporting, snagging, and handover.
• Ensure mechanical systems meet capacity, redundancy, reliability, and data-centre environmental requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BMS

NFPA/ASHRAE knowledge

Job description

Norconsult Telematics seeks a senior Mechanical Lead for on-site management of data centre projects in the Damascus Governorate. You will oversee HVAC, chilled-water systems, CRAC/CRAH, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical construction, strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and fluency in Arabic with strong English reporting skills.