Senior Project Director – Hyperscale Data Centre

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Director – Hyperscale Data Centre to join our team!

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a mission-critical, hyperscale data center project on a fast-track schedule. The program involves complex engineering, high utility demand, multiple contractor and consultant packages, and targets Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certification. This flagship development requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all project phases.

• Manage a multi-package delivery model involving EPCs, design consultants, and specialist contractors.

• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV standards and client-specific technical requirements.

• Oversee project controls, risk management, and governance reporting.

• Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, authorities, utilities, and internal leadership.

• Drive performance across safety, quality, schedule, and cost KPIs.

• Support value engineering, change management, and claims resolution.

• Ensure readiness for commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational handover.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• 20+ years in project and program management, with at least 10 years in mission-critical or data center environments.

• Proven delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure or hyperscale data center projects.

• Strong understanding of MEP systems, utility coordination, commissioning, and Tier certification processes.

• Exceptional team leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. PMP, RICS, or equivalent certification is required.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience delivering projects in the Middle East or similar regulatory environments.

• Familiarity with fast-track delivery models and digital project controls.

• Strong commercial acumen and contract management expertise.

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