Site Manager (Data Center)

Tzportal; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech, a subsidiary of ALTEN, seeks a Data Center Project Lead to take full ownership of site execution for data center projects, from installation through IST and client handover. You will ensure delivery within budget and schedule while maintaining a zero-harm safety culture.

Key responsibilities include leading cross-discipline teams, overseeing testing phases, managing documentation, and coordinating with clients and OEMs to achieve timely turnover and warranty support.

Qualifications

• Background in Electromechanical / HVAC disciplines.
• Solid knowledge of UPS systems and Power Supply infrastructure.
• Experience on large-scale mission-critical / data center projects.
• Track record leading MV/LV, generators, cooling, and data hall installation.

Responsibilities

• Full site leadership across Electrical, Mechanical, ELV, ICT, Security, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, Fire Alarm & Suppression, and Controls
• Drive L1-L5 activities: installation, pre-functional testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and performance/operational readiness testing
• Lead failover, redundancy, and load bank testing; coordinate client witnesses, consultants, and OEM representatives
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture on site and ensure full HSE compliance
• Manage commissioning documentation, turnover packages, and client acceptance through to warranty support

Skills

Electromechanical

HVAC

UPS systems

Power infrastructure

Data center experience

MV/LV

Generators

Cooling

Data hall

Job description

• To lead and take full ownership of site execution for Data Center projects - from installation through integrated systems testing, operational readiness, and client handover - ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements, while upholding a zero-harm safety culture throughout.

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in Electromechanical / HVAC disciplines
• Solid knowledge of UPS systems and Power Supply infrastructure
• Proven experience on large-scale mission-critical / data center projects
• Track record leading MV/LV, generators, cooling systems, and data hall infrastructure installation

Key Responsibilities:

• Full site leadership across Electrical, Mechanical, ELV, ICT, Security, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, Fire Alarm & Suppression, and Controls
• Drive L1-L5 activities: installation, pre-functional testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and performance/operational readiness testing
• Lead failover, redundancy, and load bank testing; coordinate client witnesses, consultants, and OEM representatives
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture on site and ensure full HSE compliance
• Manage commissioning documentation, turnover packages, and client acceptance through to warranty support

A subsidiary of ALTEN, Anotech provides complementary expertise in project execution and operational engineering to optimize schedules, budgets, and quality. Specializing in high-CAPEX energy projects, we support major clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from strategic planning to deployment. With a presence in more than 30 countries, including Houston, the Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai, we support in operating effectively in complex, multicultural environments, delivering large-scale energy projects with efficiency and reliability.