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About the Role

Daikin Saudi is seeking a Project Manager Datacentres (HVAC) to be based in Riyadh. This full-time position involves leading the delivery of data centre HVAC projects across the entire project lifecycle, from design development through execution, commissioning, and handover. The role ensures technical compliance, on-time delivery, adherence to quality standards, and customer satisfaction, while serving as the primary point of coordination between internal teams, consultants, contractors, developers, and service operations to ensure successful project delivery.

Design Stage Management

• Lead the project during the design development phase, ensuring Daikin solutions meet project specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the Product Management and Engineering teams to review equipment selections, technical submittals, and design compliance.
• Follow up with MEP consultants, design consultants, and project stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure Daikin products are specified.
• Identify technical risks and propose value engineering opportunities while maintaining performance and reliability requirements.
• Monitor design progress and ensure timely submission of technical documents.

Project Execution Management

• Manage project execution from order confirmation through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with main contractors, MEP contractors, project developers, and consultants to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to achieve on-time completion.
• Ensure equipment delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning activities are executed according to project requirements.
• Resolve technical and commercial issues arising during project execution in collaboration with internal departments.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide progress reports to management.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with the Service team to ensure seamless commissioning, performance testing, warranty support, and project handover.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Factory, and Finance teams to maintain project schedules and commercial objectives.
• Ensure all project documentation, approvals, variation orders, and close-out documents are completed accurately.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, Daikin standards, and applicable international datacentre standards.
• Monitor project quality, safety, and environmental requirements throughout execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned for future projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in project management, with a specific focus on HVAC projects within the data centre sector.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from initial design through final handover.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, technical compliance, and quality assurance in a project environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.