SENIOR SITE DIRECTOR (Hyperscale Data Centers)

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Riyadh, SAU
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Lead construction, installation, commissioning readiness, and daily execution across multiple hyperscale data center sites in Saudi Arabia. Manage schedules, critical paths, budgets, contractors, contractual changes, MEP and electrical systems, QA/QC, commissioning activities, and HSE performance. Coordinate senior clients and stakeholders while ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, zero-harm performance, and readiness for commissioning.
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Company Description

Our client is a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, driving digital transformation for a more sustainable and efficient world.

With operations in more than 100 countries and a workforce of over 150,000 employees, our client delivers integrated solutions across data centers, infrastructure, industries, and buildings.

Job Description

We are supporting a strategic program involving the delivery of several hyperscale Data Centers in Saudi Arabia and are looking for a highly experienced Site Manager to lead critical multi-site operations in a fast-track environment.

The Role

You will take full ownership of construction, installation, and commissioning readiness across multiple sites, ensuring:

  • On-time delivery under aggressive schedules
  • Strict budget control (CAPEX / OPEX)
  • Highest quality standards (hyperscale)
  • Zero Harm HSE performance
  • Seamless coordination across multiple contractors and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead simultaneous Data Center construction sites
  • Drive site execution strategy and daily operational decisions
  • Manage critical systems (MEP, MV/LV, UPS, HVAC, generators)
  • Control project schedule and critical paths, implement recovery plans
  • Handle contractual aspects (variations, claims, change orders)
  • Ensure commissioning readiness (FAT/SAT, punch lists, QA/QC)
  • Enforce strict HSE standards across all activities
  • Interface with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership

Qualifications

Your Profile

  • 15–20 years’ experience in industrial / energy / Data Center projects
  • Proven track record on hyperscale or mission-critical Data Centers
  • Strong expertise in MEP and electrical systems (MV/LV, UPS)
  • Experienced in fast-track, high-pressure project environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage demanding clients and complex interfaces
  • Previous Middle East experience is a strong advantage
  • Fluent English required, Arabic fluent is a strong asset.

Why Join

  • High-visibility strategic global program
  • Complex, high-impact, multi-site delivery
  • Opportunity to operate at the highest level of Data Center execution

Success Metrics

  • Milestones achieved on time
  • Zero major HSE incidents
  • Controlled costs and limited variations
  • Full client satisfaction
  • Sites ready for commissioning without delay

Additional Information

Duration : 12 months renewable contract

Starting date : ASAP 

Skills Required

  • 15-20 years of experience in industrial, energy, or data center projects
  • Proven experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical data centers
  • Strong expertise in MEP and electrical systems, including MV/LV and UPS
  • Experience in fast-track, high-pressure project environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage demanding clients and complex interfaces
  • Fluent English
  • Previous Middle East experience
  • Fluent Arabic
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The Company
1,500 Employees

What We Do

IOTA Group is a global leader in workforce deployment and Employer of Record (EOR) services with over 40 years of expertise. Based in Switzerland, the company specializes in recruitment, staffing, and global mobility solutions, providing international integration expertise and tailored project support for complex cross-border deployments, particularly within the energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

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