Project Director - Data Center Pre-construction - Qatar
A global data center developer is seeking a Project Director to lead its market entry and development efforts in Qatar. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on site acquisition, regulatory due diligence, and pre-construction readiness for hyperscale and AI-optimized data center projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead greenfield site selection with a focus on power availability, fiber access, land use, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct comprehensive technical and regulatory due diligence, ensuring compliance with local permitting, zoning, and utility requirements.
- Drive land acquisition strategy, including negotiations for leases, purchases, and power agreements (e.g., substations, PPAs).
- Build and present feasibility studies and investment cases, including CapEx/OpEx modeling and risk assessments.
- Act as the primary liaison with government agencies, utility providers, and regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate with brokers, legal advisors, EPCs, and technical consultants to bring sites to shovel-ready status.
Ideal Candidate
- 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure development.
- Proven track record in site acquisition, pre-construction development, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong understanding of local regulatory and utility landscapes.
- Skilled in negotiation, financial modeling, and project leadership.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital infrastructure landscape in a new market, backed by a global platform with significant capital and momentum. If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV, detailing your site selection and pre-construction experience for data centers.
Keith Ng (Lic. No R2093574 / EA No. 16S8194)
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