Project Director - Data Center Construction Job, Riyadh

Project Director - Data Centre Construction

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Competitive base salary, Housing allowance

Leading international construction organisation is seeking an experienced Data Centre Project Director to lead the delivery of major hyperscale data centre projects in Saudi Arabia.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding operation delivering some of the Middle East's most significant mission-critical developments. The successful candidate will take ownership of a major project phase, leading large multidisciplinary teams and driving successful project execution from construction through delivery.

The Role

As Data Centre Project Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of a large-scale hyperscale data centre project whilst ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved.Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating project teams, driving operational excellence and supporting the continued growth of the regional business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major hyperscale data centre construction projects.
• Manage project execution across a defined programme phase.
• Oversee operational performance, programme delivery and project milestones.
• Build, develop and lead high-performing project teams.
• Support the recruitment and development of project delivery personnel.
• Work closely with regional leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage senior stakeholders across client, contractor and project teams.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Significant experience delivering data centre construction projects.
• Proven hyperscale data centre project delivery experience.
• Track record delivering projects valued at $300M+.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Previous experience working within the Middle East, ideally Saudi Arabia.

Highly Desirable

• General Contractor (GC) background.
• Experience delivering large-scale hyperscale programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale project teams.
• Existing network of industry professionals within the mission-critical market.

Leadership Scope

The successful candidate will lead a substantial project team and is expected to manage approximately 10 direct reports, including senior managers, commissioning managers and site leadership personnel. Location

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Relocation support available
• Priority will be given to candidates with previous Middle East project experience.

Package

A comprehensive expatriate package is available, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process. 

Why Apply?

• Work on some of the region's largest hyperscale data centre developments.
• Lead major construction programmes with significant executive visibility.
• Join a growing international organisation investing heavily in the Middle East market.
• Opportunity to build and shape project delivery teams from the ground up. 

Confidential Search

This Data Centre Project Director job opportunity is being managed on an exclusive and confidential basis. Further details regarding the employer and project portfolio will be shared with suitably qualified candidates during the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Energi People.

About Energi People  
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised. Find out more at https://energipeople.com/