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MEP- Project Control Manager Dubai

30+ days ago 2026/03/06
Full time · Mid career · 0 - 10 Years of Experience
1-9 Employees

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Job description

We are hiring a Senior Project Control Manager – Data Centres for a senior, client-side leadership role supporting hyperscale and mission-critical data centre programs.


The role requires end-to-end ownership of project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk, and performance reporting, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead 360° project controls from concept to handover
  • Planning, scheduling, forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Cost control, budgeting, and financial monitoring
  • Risk identification, mitigation, and scenario planning
  • Monitor procurement risks and long-lead items (MEP and power systems)
  • Implement cost intelligence and benchmarking (Cost/MW)
  • Support feasibility studies and market expansion initiatives
  • Act as a strategic advisor to CEO / MD / VP-level stakeholders
  • Ensure MEP systems alignment with cost, schedule, and delivery plans

Candidate Requirements

  • 8–15 years of experience in Project Controls / Program Management
  • Mandatory end-to-end data centre project experience
  • Strong MEP systems knowledge
  • Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or SAP
  • PMP and/or CDCP certification preferred
  • Experience in client-side or developer roles is highly preferred

Location

📍 Dubai, UAE

 


 

Skills

  • End-to-end project controls methodology (planning, scheduling, cost, risk)
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Schedule development and critical path analysis
  • Budget preparation and financial forecasting
  • Cost estimating and cost engineering
  • Change management and variation control
  • Performance measurement and KPI tracking
  • Progress reporting and dashboard creation

Data Centre Specific Knowledge:

  • Hyperscale and mission-critical facility design standards
  • Tier classifications (Uptime Institute Tier I-IV)
  • Data centre capacity planning (IT load, power density, cooling requirements)
  • Cost per MW benchmarking and industry metrics
  • PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) optimization
  • Modular vs. traditional data centre construction
  • Commissioning and testing protocols (Cx, IST, SAT)

MEP Systems Knowledge (Critical):

  • Electrical systems: UPS, generators, PDUs, switchgear, busbar systems
  • Mechanical/HVAC: CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, air-side economizers
  • Fire suppression: FM-200, Novec, VESDA systems
  • Plumbing: Water-cooled vs. air-cooled systems
  • BMS/DCIM: Building Management Systems and Data Centre Infrastructure Management
  • Understanding of N, N+1, 2N redundancy configurations

Procurement & Supply Chain:

  • Long-lead item identification and tracking (transformers, switchgear, chillers, UPS)
  • Vendor management and expediting
  • Equipment procurement risk assessment
  • Global su








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