Project Manager – Data Centres

Job Overview

This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects on a global scale within a leading multidisciplinary design consultancy. The Project Manager will be in charge of overseeing complex Data Centre projects across the Middle East region, ensuring successful delivery from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Data Centre projects throughout all their stages, from initiation to completion.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, fostering strong and ongoing communication.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and allocation of resources.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams encompassing architecture, engineering disciplines, infrastructure, utilities, and master planning to integrate design solutions effectively.
• Track progress and performance against project objectives and deliverables.
• Identify potential risks and issues, implementing mitigation measures promptly.
• Coordinate design efforts internally and with external consultants and experts.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, health and safety protocols, and client specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as authorities, contractors, and consultants to maintain project alignment.
• Support technical governance and design assurance processes to uphold quality standards.
• Assist in obtaining necessary permits, approvals, and stakeholder agreements.
• Review all project outputs to confirm adherence to quality and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed project reports providing transparent updates to clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to commercial management functions like cost control, handling changes, and contract administration.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and help develop best practices for project management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least seven years of project management experience within a design consultancy environment.
• Proven track record managing Data Centre projects through multiple delivery phases.
• Extensive client-facing experience, ideally within consultancy, engineering, or project delivery sectors.
• Solid experience handling multidisciplinary teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Deep understanding of project management practices, governance, and reporting procedures.
• Demonstrated capability in managing schedules, budgets, risk, and quality control.
• Documented success in delivering projects that meet client expectations effectively.
• Professional certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Joining the organization means becoming part of a global network of over 70,000 professionals dedicated to making positive impacts in communities worldwide. This role is based onsite in Abu Dhabi and offers a unique opportunity for career growth within an influential consultancy.