Data Centre Construction Manager

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Data Centre Construction Manager to lead delivery of a major mission-critical data centre project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee on-site construction activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, ICT and ELV works, ensuring safety, quality, programme and cost control.

This site-based role, located about 80 km from Riyadh, requires regular on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams across Civil, Structural, MEP, ICT and ELV.
• Experience with testing, commissioning and project handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery of a large-scale Data Centre project.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams across all disciplines.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Drive site operations to meet programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Review methodologies, logistics, sequencing and resource planning.
• Mentor site engineers, supervisors and construction personnel.
• Manage punch lists, defects, and final handover processes.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams for Integrated systems testing.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary team coordination

Site safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Data Centre Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major mission-critical data centre project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee all on-site construction activities across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, ICT, ELV, and associated infrastructure works, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme, and cost control.

This is a site-based supervision role, focused on overseeing construction delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, and coordination of all MEP systems from mobilisation through commissioning and handover. This is a full-time site-based role, with the project located approximately 80 km from Riyadh. Regular on-site presence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery of a large-scale Data Centre project.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams covering Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT and ELV disciplines.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive site operations in line with project programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Review construction methodologies, site logistics, work sequencing and resource planning.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, productivity and key performance indicators.
• Identify risks, mitigation measures and recovery strategies.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Lead and manage large multidisciplinary site teams.
• Coordinate activities across all construction disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Mentor and develop site engineers, supervisors and construction personnel.

Procurement & Material Management

• Support procurement planning and construction package reviews.
• Coordinate with procurement teams on critical equipment and long-lead items.
• Review material submittals, technical submissions and shop drawings.
• Ensure timely approval and delivery of materials required for construction activities.

Design & Technical Interface

• Work closely with design teams to resolve technical and design-related issues.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability workshops.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme and constructability.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities across all systems including Mechanical, Electrical, ICT and ELV.
• Coordinate integrated systems testing and commissioning programmes.
• Ensure all systems are commissioned in accordance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution and final handover processes.
• Work closely with commissioning managers, specialist vendors and operations teams.

Quality, HSE & Compliance

• Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with project quality standards, HSE requirements and local regulations.
• Lead quality inspections, audits and corrective action programmes.
• Promote best practices across all construction activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of construction management experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale Data Centre, Mission Critical or Complex Infrastructure Projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams across Civil, Structural, MEP, ICT and ELV works.
• Demonstrated experience in testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working on remote project sites and fast-paced construction environments.

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