Head Data Center

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Manager – Data Center to lead and grow the Data Center EPC business in Abu Dhabi. You will drive growth, support new opportunities and bids, and provide technical leadership for successful project delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering and 10–15 years of total experience, with strong Data Center project background and ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 10–15 years of total experience, preferably in EPC / Design-Build environments.
• Strong experience in Data Center projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Data Center systems (power, cooling, ICT/ELV, BMS/DCIM, controls).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Center EPC business line with strategy, growth plans and targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and build relationships with clients, OEMs and partners.
• Coordinate with Sales, Bidding and Technical teams through opportunity/tendering process.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations and negotiations to support awards.
• Review and approve technical solutions covering power, cooling, BMS/DCIM, ICT/ELV and controls.
• Conduct due diligence, feasibility assessments and constructability reviews during pre-bid stages.
• Develop and maintain standardized technical specifications, design templates and best practices.
• Review BOQs, material specifications and technical submittals for compliance and accuracy.
• Support tendering, estimation, value engineering, vendor evaluation and equipment selection.
• Provide technical and commercial support for contract scope, risks, assumptions and exclusions.
• Support project execution to ensure delivery within budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Ensure quality and commissioning requirements are incorporated into project delivery.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural and IT teams for integrated Data Center solutions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Data Center technical team.

Skills

Leadership

Data Center experience

Bids & Tendering

Project management

Client management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Data Center to lead and grow our Data Center EPC business. The role will be responsible for driving business growth, supporting new opportunities and bids, providing technical leadership, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Center EPC business line, including strategy, growth plans and business targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients, OEMs, technology vendors, consultants and delivery partners.
• Coordinate with Sales, Bidding and Technical teams throughout the opportunity and tendering process.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations and negotiations to support new project awards.
• Review and approve technical solutions covering power, cooling, BMS/DCIM, ICT/ELV and control systems.
• Conduct technical due diligence, feasibility assessments and constructability reviews during pre-bid stages.
• Develop and maintain standardized technical specifications, design templates and best practices.
• Review BOQs, material specifications and technical submittals for compliance and accuracy.
• Support tendering, estimation, value engineering, vendor evaluation and equipment selection.
• Provide technical and commercial support for contract scope, risks, assumptions and exclusions.
• Support project execution to ensure delivery within budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Ensure quality and commissioning requirements are properly incorporated into project delivery.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural and IT Infrastructure teams for integrated Data Center solutions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Data Center technical team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

10–15 years of total experience, preferably in EPC / Design-Build environments.

Strong experience in Data Center projects is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of Data Center systems, including:

• Power infrastructure
• Cooling systems
• ICT / ELV
• BMS / DCIM
• Controls
• Reliability and availability concepts
• Commissioning readiness

Strong experience in tendering, estimation, value engineering and contract risk management.

Proven experience in client management and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• NEBOSH IGC
• DCP / Certified Data Centre Professional (EPI)

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a business-oriented Data Center leader, not only a project execution professional. The ideal candidate should be able to combine technical expertise, EPC/bidding experience, commercial understanding, client management and team leadership to grow and deliver Data Center projects successfully.