Director of Construction

Job Description

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The Construction Director will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale data center projects (50–100MW+), ensuring execution excellence across schedule, cost, quality, and safety. This role is critical in delivering mission‑critical infrastructure aligned with hyperscale and AI‑driven demand.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead construction execution from pre‑construction through commissioning
• Own project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Drive fast‑track delivery strategies (modular, phased builds)

Technical Oversight

• Oversee mission‑critical systems: HV/MV electrical, UPS, generators, cooling systems
• Ensure compliance with Tier III / IV standards and industry best practices (e.g. Uptime Institute)

Stakeholder Management

• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, and key suppliers
• Interface with investors, developers, utilities, and authorities

Commercial Management

• Control multi‑million/billion AED budgets
• Lead procurement of long‑lead equipment (transformers, generators, chillers)
• Manage contracts, variations, and claims
• Develop and track integrated master schedules
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks (power, supply chain, permitting)

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
• Maintain full regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction/project delivery
• Proven experience delivering data center or mission‑critical projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure
• Experience working with hyperscalers/operators (e.g. Equinix, Digital Realty, Microsoft) preferred
• GCC experience is an advantage

Required Skills

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially driven with solid contract and cost management experience
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

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2026-04-10 07:35:05