Senior Project Manager

Your role

Project Leadership & Delivery

· Lead the delivery of major industrial and data centre projects from concept through completion.

· Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives.

· Manage multidisciplinary teams including design, commercial, planning, construction, procurement, commissioning, and project controls functions.

· Ensure projects achieve agreed cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational performance objectives.

· Establish project governance structures and reporting frameworks.

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.

· Lead project progress reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive presentations.

· Drive client satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business.

Design & Design Management

· Lead the design management process from feasibility through construction documentation.

· Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and specialist vendors.

· Ensure designs comply with local regulations, authority requirements, and client standards.

· Manage design reviews, value engineering workshops, and technical risk assessments.

· Facilitate integration of mission-critical systems into project execution plans.

Construction Management

· Oversee construction activities and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.

· Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.

· Manage interface coordination among contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.

· Lead site progress reviews and manage project recovery initiatives.

Data Centre Project Delivery

· Manage delivery of hyperscale, cloud, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects.

· Coordinate installation and commissioning of mission-critical systems including:

· Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Infrastructure

· UPS Systems

· Backup Generators

· Chiller Plants

· CRAH/CRAC Units

· Building Management Systems (BMS)

· Fire Detection and Suppression Systems

· Structured Cabling and IT Infrastructure

· Oversee commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and operational readiness activities.

· Manage critical milestones including energization, client acceptance testing, and facility turnover.

Commercial & Financial Management

· Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

· Review and approve budgets, cost plans, and change management requests.

· Collaborate with commercial teams to manage:

· Variations

· Claims

· Contract Administration

· Cost Forecasting

· Risk Management

· Ensure commercial objectives and profitability targets are achieved.

Risk, Safety & Compliance

· Promote a strong Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) culture.

· Ensure compliance with UAE legislation, authority requirements, and industry best practices.

· Maintain project risk registers and implement mitigation strategies.

· Identify and resolve project delivery issues proactively.

Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

· Support procurement strategies and critical package procurement activities.

· Review tender packages and vendor selection recommendations.

· Manage supply chain interfaces and long-lead equipment procurement.

· Monitor procurement schedules to ensure project milestone achievement.

Commissioning & Handover

· Lead commissioning planning and execution activities.

· Coordinate client inspections, testing, and acceptance procedures.

· Ensure successful operational readiness and facility handover.

· Manage project close-out activities, lessons learned, and final documentation.