Senior Project Manager – Regional Design & Build Lead

Location: Riyadh or Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid)

Start: ASAP

Language: Arabic & English

About Submer

Submer enables sustainable digital infrastructure by providing cutting-edge liquid cooling solutions for data centers. Our technology is designed to reduce environmental impact while improving performance and efficiency. We are a purpose-driven company with a passion for innovation and a growing global presence.

What impact you will have

This is not just a project management role, it is about building the foundation of Submer’s Design & Build operations in Saudi Arabia and MEA. You will lead transformational AI data center projects, working alongside Submer’s global Design & Build hub and directly shaping the delivery capability in the region. From negotiating with contractors and partners to building and mentoring a local project team, your leadership will define how Submer executes Vision 2030-aligned mega projects and high-tech, sustainable data centers of the future.

What you’ll do

• Lead strategic, large-scale AI & HPC data center projects, from concept to commissioning.
• Own negotiations, contracts, and stakeholder alignment with EPCs, global OEMs, subcontractors, and customers.
• Build and manage the regional Design & Build team, ensuring knowledge transfer and long-term capability in Saudi.
• Act as a trusted advisor to government, enterprise, and strategic partners in the ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Submer’s global Design & Build hub to align execution standards and methodologies.
• Drive budget planning, risk management, claims, and commercial governance.
• Contribute to Submer’s thought leadership in sustainable and next-generation data centers, representing the company at key forums.
• Provide field feedback to improve Submer’s products, services, and delivery processes.
• Be prepared for extensive travel across MEA and hybrid work flexibility.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related).
• 15+ years’ EPC / mega project management experience, preferably in mission-critical facilities (data centers, oil & gas, utilities, infrastructure).
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary, multi-billion-dollar projects in Saudi Arabia or GCC.
• Strong expertise in stakeholder management, commercial negotiations, and cross-discipline interface management.
• Experience in team-building, mentoring, and establishing new delivery organizations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; Japanese or additional languages a plus.
• PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and leadership-level benefits.
• A direct mandate to build Submer’s regional Design & Build delivery capability.
• The opportunity to lead Vision 2030-scale, transformational projects in AI and data centers.
• A career path with global impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven company.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.