Construction Director

Company Description

DataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, California, Mumbai and Tashkent and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsible for Data Center project execution and project management across the lifecycle of the project,
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, procurement, operations, legal, business development etc) to align construction activities with business objectives
• Perform due diligences on brown field projects or assets acquisition of data centre
• Involve and form strategy for construction of data centre from a constructability standpoint
• Develop and manage capital budgets, schedules, and resource plans for projects
• Lead/support the selection of EPC contractor and contract management
• Liaise with EPC company & vendors / suppliers monitor and control the site progress to ensure work completed on-time, within scope and budget
• Carry out the plan and construction drawing design, control the quality of drawings, oversee and coordinate the smooth execution across the construction, commissioning & handover phase.  
• Lead & implement the project changes through change management process.
• Implement and enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards across all construction sites
• Daily visit to the site, regular meeting with site agents / clients / consultants / sub-contractors to deal with any rising issues or difficulties
• Provide executive level briefing to senior management on overall project status, risks & mitigation strategies.

Experience & Qualifications:

• University graduated in Building Services / Structural / Construction Management / Electrical Engineering / I.T. / Computer Science or related disciplines
• 15+ years’ intensive experience in data centre
• Experience of leading the full lifecycle of data center construction projects from site selection, design & procurement through commissioning and handover Familiar with Data Center Design and Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data centre infrastructure
• Familiar with local Data Center Construction regulations, standards and practices
• Strong knowledge on the technical and techno commercial aspect of the data center project
• Familiarity with LEED, Uptime Institute, and other industry standards
• Knowledge of statutory permits associated with data center construction is preferred