Construction Site Manager – Data Center

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Abu Dhabi
Office
R181278
Construction Management/Supervision
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Site Manager – Data Center to join our team!

The Construction Site Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day on‑site management, coordination, and supervision of construction and commissioning activities for Data Center projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) mandate. The role ensures that construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and commissioning plans, while protecting the Client’s interests.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide full‑time on‑site leadership during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.

  • Manage and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and site supervision teams across all disciplines.

  • Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, Employer’s Requirements, and contractual obligations.

  • Monitor site progress against approved construction and commissioning programmes and report deviations.

  • Enforce quality assurance and control in line with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), conducting inspections and issuing site observations and NCRs as required.

  • Verify materials, workmanship, installations, and system readiness prior to testing, commissioning, and energization.

  • Support and witness FATs, SATs, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities, as applicable.

  • Coordinate and supervise commissioning readiness and execution in collaboration with the Project Manager, Technical Leads, and Commissioning teams.

  • Review and provide assurance on contractor commissioning plans, method statements, test procedures, and sequencing.

  • Track commissioning defects, punch lists, and outstanding items through to closure.

  • Support preparation, review, and verification of as‑built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, and handover deliverables.

  • Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements, participating in safety walks, toolbox talks, and incident investigations, and escalating unsafe practices promptly.

  • Chair daily site coordination meetings and participate in weekly progress and commissioning meetings.

  • Act as the primary on‑site interface between the Client, PMC team, contractors, vendors, and authorities.

  • Coordinate logistics, access, sequencing, and interfaces to avoid conflicts and delays.

  • Review and support responses to RFIs, site queries, and commissioning clarifications.

  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site and commissioning reports, including progress status, photos, and issue trackers.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).

  • Minimum 18 years of professional experience, including:

  • Significant experience in construction supervision / site management, and

  • Demonstrated involvement in testing, commissioning, and handover of mission‑critical or data center facilities.

  • Proven experience working in a PMC or Engineer’s Representative role on large, complex projects.

  • Strong understanding of commissioning processes, system integration, and operational readiness.

  • Experience in the UAE, with ability to undertake short‑term travel within GCC countries.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Strong on‑site leadership and coordination skills

  • Deep understanding of PMC and Client‑side supervision responsibilities

  • Deep technical knowledge in structural, architectural, and MEP coordination.

  • Practical knowledge of commissioning sequencing and system readiness

  • Strong quality, safety, and risk awareness

  • Clear reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

  • Fluency in English required, Arabic is an advantage.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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