Senior Project Manager - Data Centre

Skilled Careers; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a significant data centre project in Saudi Arabia. This senior site-based role entails complete project delivery responsibilities, leading multidiscipline teams, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. A strong background in managing large-scale data centre builds along with MEP coordination expertise is essential. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and may hold professional certifications. This opportunity promises long-term engagement in mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Proven background with a main contractor delivering data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Demonstrable experience on large-scale data centre builds (hyperscale or colocation).
• Strong MEP coordination and commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-based project teams including Construction, Engineering, Commercial and Planning.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and performance.
• Drive programme certainty and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project delivery

MEP coordination

Leadership

Problem-solving

Client communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Professional certifications (PMP, CIOB, etc.)

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Project Manager - Main Contractor - Construction – Data Centres

Location:

Saudi Arabia

Sector:

Mission-Critical / Data Centres

Employer:

Tier-One Main Contractor

Role Overview

An international main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in Saudi Arabia.

This is a senior, site-based role with full responsibility for end-to-end project delivery, from mobilisation through commissioning and handover. The project is technically complex, MEP-intensive and delivered to strict end-user requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for project delivery including programme, cost, quality, HSE and commercial performance
• Lead and manage site-based project teams including Construction, Engineering, Commercial and Planning functions
• Manage and coordinate MEP-heavy scopes, interfaces and sequencing critical to data centre delivery
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, performance and compliance
• Drive programme certainty, identifying and mitigating risks to the critical path
• Chair client, consultant and stakeholder coordination meetings
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, approvals and project governance
• Lead commissioning, testing and handover activities in line with mission‑critical standards
• Maintain high standards of HSE, quality assurance and reporting
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior leadership

Required Experience & Background

• Proven background with a main contractor delivering data centre or mission‑critical projects
• Demonstrable experience on large‑scale data centre builds (hyperscale or colocation)
• Strong MEP coordination and commissioning experience
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC
• Track record of managing large, multidisciplinary site teams
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness from a contractor perspective
• Experience dealing with demanding end users and strict performance requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Professional certifications (PMP, CIOB, etc.) advantageous
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts preferred

Key Attributes

• Delivery-focused with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable operating in high‑pressure, live project environments
• Strong leadership and decision‑making capability
• Confident client‑facing communicator
• Willing to be site-based in Saudi Arabia

Why This Role

• Lead a flagship data centre project in Saudi Arabia
• Long-term pipeline of mission‑critical work in the region
• Opportunity to take full ownership of a high‑profile build