Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure/Data Centre)

Candu Energy

Dubai

On-site

AED 700,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Candu Energy in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale industrial, logistics, manufacturing, and data centre projects.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality. The role emphasizes client relationships, governance, and successful handover of mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
Minimum 15 years of project management experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or data centre sectors.
Experience delivering hyperscale data centres within UAE or GCC.
Strong client-facing, commercial, and governance skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data centre and industrial projects through planning, design, construction, commissioning and handover.
Develop project execution strategies aligned with client objectives and budget.
Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover with multidisciplinary teams.
Ensure safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and stakeholders' expectations are met.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Contract Administration

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Overview

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale industrial, logistics, manufacturing, and mission-critical data centre projects across the UAE. The role will lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project development including planning, design management, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience delivering hyperscale data centres, industrial facilities, logistics parks, advanced manufacturing plants, or similar large-scale developments within the UAE and GCC region. The role requires strong client-facing skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.

Your role

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead the delivery of major industrial and data centre projects from concept through completion.
Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives.
Manage multidisciplinary teams including design, commercial, planning, construction, procurement, commissioning, and project controls functions.
Ensure projects achieve agreed cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational performance objectives.
Establish project governance structures and reporting frameworks.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
Lead project progress reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive presentations.
Drive client satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business.

Design & Design Management

Lead the design management process from feasibility through construction documentation.
Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and specialist vendors.
Ensure designs comply with local regulations, authority requirements, and client standards.
Manage design reviews, value engineering workshops, and technical risk assessments.
Facilitate integration of mission-critical systems into project execution plans.

Construction Management

Oversee construction activities and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.
Manage interface coordination among contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Lead site progress reviews and manage project recovery initiatives.

Data Centre Project Delivery

Manage delivery of hyperscale, cloud, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects.
Coordinate installation and commissioning of mission-critical systems including:
- Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Infrastructure
- UPS Systems
- Backup Generators
- Chiller Plants
- CRAH/CRAC Units
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
- Structured Cabling and IT Infrastructure
Oversee commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and operational readiness activities.
Manage critical milestones including energization, client acceptance testing, and facility turnover.

Commercial & Financial Management

Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
Review and approve budgets, cost plans, and change management requests.
Collaborate with commercial teams to manage:
- Variations
- Claims
- Contract Administration
- Cost Forecasting
- Risk Management
Ensure commercial objectives and profitability targets are achieved.

Risk, Safety & Compliance

Promote a strong Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) culture.
Ensure compliance with UAE legislation, authority requirements, and industry best practices.
Maintain project risk registers and implement mitigation strategies.
Identify and resolve project delivery issues proactively.

Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination