Senior Data Centre Project Controls Lead

Connecting Minds HR Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Control Manager for a crucial leadership role supporting hyperscale data centre programs in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, cost management, and risk assessment. Key responsibilities include leading project controls from concept through handover, cost control, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders. A strong understanding of MEP systems and data centre project experience is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in Project Controls / Program Management.
• Mandatory end-to-end data centre project experience.
• Strong MEP systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead 360° project controls from concept to handover.
• Planning, scheduling, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Cost control, budgeting, and financial monitoring.

Skills

End-to-end project controls methodology

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Schedule development and critical path analysis

Budget preparation and financial forecasting

Cost estimating and cost engineering

Change management and variation control

Performance measurement and KPI tracking

Progress reporting and dashboard creation

Education

PMP certification

CDCP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Control Manager for a crucial leadership role supporting hyperscale data centre programs in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, cost management, and risk assessment. Key responsibilities include leading project controls from concept through handover, cost control, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders. A strong understanding of MEP systems and data centre project experience is essential for success in this role.