Construction Project Manager - Datacenter Design & Build

Stryker Corporation; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable infrastructure solutions. As a Construction Manager, you will oversee innovative datacenter projects in Saudi Arabia, ensuring efficient delivery from concept to handover. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, manage diverse teams, and ensure compliance with local regulations. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values international diversity and flexibility, providing an attractive compensation package and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the construction industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Restaurant Pass

Private Health Insurance

Language classes (English)

On-site gym

Fresh fruits

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex construction projects, preferably datacenters.
• Proven ability to manage MEP-heavy environments and advanced building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and on-site management of datacenter construction projects.
• Supervise contractors and ensure high-performance delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Bilingual (English and Arabic)

MEP Systems Management

Knowledge of Immersion Cooling

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Location & work modality: Saudi Arabia, #LI Remote

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Contract Role

About Submer

The best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic and Reliable. If these resonate with you we're sure you will find your place here in no time.

At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacentre, supercomputer, hyperscale and edge applications to make that future possible.

Our new Design & Build Business Unit is a dedicated team focused on delivering complete, integrated infrastructure solutions from initial concept through to operational handover. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of infrastructure delivery from the ground up.

What impact you will have

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Construction Manager to manage a datacenter design and build projects in Saudi Arabia. You'll manage the end-to-end construction lifecycle for innovative, sustainable, and highly efficient datacenter environment.

What you'll do

• Lead the planning, coordination, and on-site management of a specific datacenter construction projects within Saudi Arabia, from concept through commissioning and client handover.
• Supervise contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure high-performance delivery aligned with scope, time, cost, and quality targets.
• Integrate Submer's immersion cooling technology into all aspects of facility planning, layout, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and innovation adoption.
• Manage budgets, procurement timelines, logistics, and installation of cooling and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental certifications.
• Represent Submer with clients, consultants, and suppliers during key project phases and site visits.

What you'll need

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience managing complex construction projects-preferably datacenters, critical facilities, or industrial tech builds.
• Proven ability to manage MEP-heavy environments and advanced building systems.
• Knowledge of immersion cooling, liquid cooling, or high-density compute environments is a strong plus.
• Strong project management skills with tools like Primavera, MS Project, or similar.
• Fully Bilingual in English and Arabic with experience working in the middle east.
• Ability to work across teams, time zones, and cultural boundaries

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Restaurant Pass.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Languages classes (English).
• A healthy work environment with fresh fruits to energise and an on-site gym for active breaks.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You'll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Department Design & Build Locations Saudi Arabia Remote status Hybrid