Project Director

Data Centre Project Director for construction

Will lead end-to-end execution of high-value projects, managing budget, schedule, quality, and safety from design to commissioning. They act as the primary client liaison, overseeing multidisciplinary teams (MEP/CSA), mitigating risks, and ensuring technical resilience.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Direct the full lifecycle of complex, large-scale data centre projects, from feasibility to handover. Managing the Data centre is not required.
• Project Governance: Develop and implement project strategies, budgets, and schedules, ensuring compliance with KPIs, quality standards, and local regulations.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and consultants, managing relationships and reporting to executive levels.
• Technical Oversight: Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure compliance and prevent downtime.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead multidisciplinary project teams, including project managers, engineers, and site staff.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in data centre construction or mission-critical projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of MEP, CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) works, and commissioning processes.
• Certifications: PMP or LEED AP qualifications are often preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, commercial acumen, and proficiency in MS Project.