Project Director - Data Center Projects

About the role

A leading international general contractor, working with a recruiter, is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects across the UAE. This is a senior leadership position covering end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value projects safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large-scale data center projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams including Construction Managers, Project Managers and package leads.
• Own project performance, programme, commercial outcomes, quality and client satisfaction.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage budgets, cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Mitigate risks and implement recovery strategies where needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Lead client meetings, executive reporting and progress reviews; support contract administration, change management and commercial negotiations.
• Drive collaboration across CSA, MEP, commissioning and commercial functions and mentor project teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as Project Director or Senior Project Manager on large-scale mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects.
• Previous work for a Tier 1 or leading international General Contractor.
• Experience managing projects worth more than USD 200M and in Design & Build environments.
• Willingness to relocate to or be based in Dubai.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of CSA, MEP and integrated project delivery.
• Commercial, contractual and programme management.
• Leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable: experience with hyperscale clients (Microsoft, Google, AWS, Meta, Oracle), international delivery in the Middle East, Europe or Asia-Pacific, fast-track programmes and commissioning knowledge.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead landmark hyperscale data center projects.
• Long-term career progression with a growing international contractor.
• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment with exposure to digital infrastructure projects.