Project Manager - Data Center

Fred Meyer; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology provider is looking for a Data Center Project Manager in Dubai. The successful candidate will lead project execution from planning to operational handover, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and overseeing supplier and installation processes. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of experience in large-scale projects, strong EPC process knowledge, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic international working environment.

Benefits

International working environment

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of execution experience in managing large-scale data center or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes.
• Familiarity with contractual frameworks and Order Form-based project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise all phases of data center project execution.
• Monitor supplier progress to ensure equipment is manufactured per project specifications.
• Act as the main liaison between client, supplier, and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Why Carrier?

Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long trajectory of developing new technologies.

We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation, and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.

Objective:
To lead, coordinate, and supervise all phases of data center project execution-from order placement through manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and operational handover-ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Coordination
• Develop and manage the master schedule aligned with project milestones. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely design and technical submittals.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Oversight
• Monitor supplier progress to ensure equipment is manufactured per project specifications and timelines. Oversee and track successful completion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Delivery & Site Readiness
• Ensure timely, defect-free delivery of equipment to site with correct quantities.
• Coordinate delivery acceptance and documentation as per project requirements.
• Installation & Commissioning
• Supervise on-site installation and commissioning by operations team. Ensure On-Site Acceptance and issuance of Acceptance Certificates from client/consultant/contractor.
• Quality & Compliance
• Track and minimize Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) by enforcing quality standards. Ensure timely and complete handover documentation and training requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Ensure submission of project progress reports, EHS data, and project updates.
• Maintain accurate records of all project documentation including bonds and warranties.
• Provide, maintain, renew and update all mandatory corporate company documentation namely insurances, commercial licenses and registrations, any local authority certifications.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as the main liaison between client, supplier, and contractors. Lead Bi-Annual Performance Reviews and ensure closure of all agreed actions.
• Risk & Issue Management
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans to avoid any penalties. Escalate critical issues with actionable solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 5-7 years in execution experience in managing large-scale data center or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes.
• Familiarity with contractual frameworks and Order Form-based project execution.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, an attractive salary and exceptional benefits including the following:

• International working environment
• Competitive salary
• Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities
• Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme

Your journey with us

We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:

• Initial call with our sourcing/recruitment team
• Interview with the Manager

Our commitment to you

As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better.

The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

We're excited for you to join us and make a difference.

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Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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