Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Construction

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a flagship 40 MW data centre for a leading international main contractor in Riyadh. The role involves overseeing the project from mobilisation through commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of the 40 MW data centre project from start‑up to final handover.
• Manage multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Develop and execute project execution strategies, delivery plans and risk mitigation measures.
• Monitor progress, control programme milestones and ensure compliance with cost, quality and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with client representatives and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive commercial performance, manage contractual obligations and oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and performance management for the project delivery team.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering hyperscale or large‑scale data centre projects, with at least one project completed from start to finish.
• Strong background working for recognised main contractors in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client‑facing skills.

Required skills

• Project controls
• Programme management
• Cost management
• Quality management
• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) management

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a landmark data centre development in Riyadh.
• Long‑term project pipeline with a market‑leading contractor.
• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Clear career progression path.