Senior Project Manager Data Centres & HVAC

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Data Centres | HVAC | Abu Dhabi

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Overview

A leading global engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Data Centres & HVAC) to deliver complex, mission-critical projects across key accounts in the Middle East.

This role is ideally suited to candidates with experience operating within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contractor environment, with proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving financial performance, and delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data centre and HVAC projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across complex, fast-paced environments
• Oversee all phases of project execution, from planning through to commissioning and close-out
• Ensure alignment between technical delivery, commercial objectives, and client expectations

• Take full ownership of project financials (P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
• Monitor and drive project profitability, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Manage change orders, variations, and commercial negotiations with clients and contractors

• Act as a senior/main point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationship management
• Coordinate with internal teams including sales, engineering, technical support, and supply chain
• Manage external stakeholders including subcontractors, consultants, and EPC partners
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, site teams, and cross-functional resources
• Support resource planning and allocation across multiple projects
• Drive alignment across teams to ensure consistent project execution standards

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
• Implement change management processes to drive project optimisation and efficiency
• Develop and track KPIs across cost, schedule, quality, and HSE performance

• Implement and improve project management processes, tools, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and HSE regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years experience in Data Centres, HVAC, Cooling Systems, or Mission-Critical environments
• Background working within an EPC contractor or similar large-scale project delivery environment
• Proven track record managing large, complex, multi-project programmes
• Experience delivering projects within high-value, technically demanding environments

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, cooling solutions, and critical infrastructure (essential)
• Ability to work closely with engineering and technical teams to resolve complex issues
• Understanding of data centre environments and mission-critical systems is highly advantageous

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent preferred

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, and margin control
• Experience managing project P&L and commercial performance
• Skilled in handling contractual matters, claims, and variations

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, international teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability in high-pressure environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines