Onsite Senior MEP/CSA Lead — Hyperscale Data Center

Decima International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager (MEP/CSA) to oversee day-to-day construction delivery for a major hyperscale data center project in Saudi Arabia. The role requires coordinating across MEP, CSA, civil, structural, and commissioning interfaces, while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years in major construction, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, plus relevant MEP/CSA supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 12–15 years of overall professional experience in major construction or infrastructure projects.
• 12 years of relevant construction management experience.
• 8 years on large-scale or mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience in hyperscale data centers, industrial, or complex MEP/CSA construction supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across MEP and CSA workstreams.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and regulations.
• Coordinate site activities among contractors, consultants, and utilities.
• Monitor progress against schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Review contractor productivity, manpower, and resources.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution.
• Coordinate interfaces across MEP, CSA, civil, structural, and commissioning.
• Review methodology, sequencing, and temporary works.
• Support constructability reviews and design coordination.
• Monitor quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Review site records and contractor submissions.
• Lead site coordination and progress meetings.
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections and testing.
• Coordinate HSE activities for safe working conditions.
• Support testing, commissioning, energization, and handover.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Chartered Engineer status

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Construction Management Systems

Project Scheduling Platforms

Document Control Platforms

Progress and Reporting Dashboards

Job description

Decima International is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager (MEP/CSA) to oversee day-to-day construction delivery for a major hyperscale data center project in Saudi Arabia. The role requires coordinating across MEP, CSA, civil, structural, and commissioning interfaces, while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years in major construction, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, plus relevant MEP/CSA supervision