Senior Project Lead – Data Center Projects (Riyadh)

Anter Recruitment Pte Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Engineering & Construction Contractor in Riyadh seeks a Project Lead / Senior Project Manager to helm complex, high-tech data center builds, stepping in as second in command to the GCC DC Project Director and shaping delivery from day one.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage schedules, budgets, safety and quality, and coordinate with clients, sub-contractors and global stakeholders to advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Lead in general contractor environments.
• Direct delivery experience of mission-critical facilities (data centers, semiconductors, biotech).
• Strong leadership and mentoring of project teams across lifecycles.
• Ability to manage stakeholders including clients, sub-contractors, and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-tech construction projects (data centers, semiconductors, biotech) from inception to handover.
• Shape and refine regional delivery frameworks, SOPs and best practices for the Riyadh core team.
• Mentor and scale a high-performing project team to support rapid growth.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders aligning with Vision 2030.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, technical compliance, quality and safety standards.

Skills

Senior Project Manager

Data center delivery

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Global Engineering & Construction Contractor in Riyadh seeks a Project Lead / Senior Project Manager to helm complex, high-tech data center builds, stepping in as second in command to the GCC DC Project Director and shaping delivery from day one.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage schedules, budgets, safety and quality, and coordinate with clients, sub-contractors and global stakeholders to advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.