Senior Project Manager - Data Centre

Turner & Townsend; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in the Riyadh Region is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project delivery in the Data Centre team. You will manage all phases from inception to completion, focusing on major projects and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in construction management, particularly with Data Centre projects, and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years project management experience.
• Track record of delivering hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical pre-construction activities.
• Develop working relationships and drive projects to completion.
• Manage project budgets and advise on budget options.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Data Centre Design

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our Data Centre team in the Middle East.

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning.

With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high‑profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

Key Attributes and Duties

The individual in this role should have both a strong pre‑contract and post‑contract, full life cycle delivery background. You will show excellent management and interpersonal skills, have an engaging approach and possess a very strong core technical skillset with an understanding of construction, an appreciation of commercial and have contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical pre‑construction activities, including design constructability, procurement, contracts, and budget planning
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc
• Managing project safety and environmental requirements
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives
• Co-ordinating vendor scope with overall project delivery
• Contract Execution: Drafting contract documents in strict accordance with legal approved contract templates. Working closely with project team/sto ensure effective and timely document processing and management of contract documents
• Bring strong communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Degree in a Construction Management or related field
• Track record of delivering the construction of hyperscale Data Centre projects from inception to completion
• A minimum of 10 years project management experience
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred
• Key technical competencies include:
  • Data Centre Design and Development
  • Data Centre Management
  • Data Centre Construction
  • Construction Engineering
  • Tenant Liaison/coordination
• Professionally qualified in one of the following fields: construction, project management, engineering, or architecture.
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project conception stage, through all the operational stages to completion and post‑project review.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of all the main project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Design, management or construction experience gained within the general construction environment. ideally residential, office, fit‑outs and health & education
• Excellent knowledge and experience of all the main project management concepts, tools and techniques
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft skills are essential, and Primavera skills will be highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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