Project Director
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About the Role
Fletcher Piccolo Associates seeks an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale data centre EPC projects in the UAE. Requires 18-20 years total experience with minimum 10 years in data centre projects, strong MEP background, and proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the overall delivery of data centre EPC projects from design coordination through construction and commissioning
- Manage project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
- Oversee MEP systems including critical infrastructure such as power, cooling, and backup systems
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and client requirements
- Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams
- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure timely reporting on project progress, cost control, and commercial performance
- Support strategic decision making and problem solving during all project phases
Requirements
- 18–20 years of total experience in construction or EPC project delivery
- Minimum 10 years of experience in data centre projects
- Strong MEP background, with exposure to civil construction works
- Proven experience managing large scale EPC projects
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex project environments
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (preferred)
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of large scale data centre projects in the UAE. The successful candidate will have strong experience managing EPC data centre projects from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, a
- This role requires a solid exposure to civil works, with a strong MEP background, along with proven leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall delivery of data centre EPC projects, from design coordination through construction and commissioning.
- Manage project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to maintain project progress.
- Oversee MEP systems, including critical infrastructure such as power, cooling, and backup systems required for data centres.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
- Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring strong collaboration and communication across all disciplines.
- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies where necessary.
- Ensure timely reporting on project progress, cost control, and commercial performance.
- Support strategic decision making and problem solving during all project phases.
Candidate Requirements
- 18–20 years of total experience in construction or EPC project delivery.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in data centre projects.
- Strong MEP background, with exposure to civil construction works.
- Proven experience managing large scale EPC projects, preferably within data centres or mission critical facilities.
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex project environments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (preferred).
Preferred Background
- Experience delivering hyperscale or large scale data centre projects.
- Experience working in the Middle East on major EPC projects.
- Strong understanding of mission critical infrastructure and data centre operational requirements.
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