Site Project Manager – Mechanical

About the role

The Site Project Manager – Mechanical will lead all mechanical works on data‑centre and technical building projects in Damascus Governorate. The role ensures safe, on‑time delivery of construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover while complying with designs, specifications and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical site works covering HVAC, chilled‑water systems, CRAC/CRAH, ventilation, plumbing, drainage and fire‑protection systems.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors and coordinate mechanical activities with electrical, civil, ELV, BMS and commissioning teams.
• Review mechanical drawings, method statements, material submittals and ITPs, and oversee installation activities.
• Monitor site progress, quality, HSE compliance, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning including pressure testing, flushing, TAB, equipment start‑up, BMS integration and functional testing.
• Manage site coordination meetings, logistics, reporting, snagging and handover procedures.
• Ensure mechanical systems meet required capacity, redundancy, reliability and data‑centre environmental requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical construction and site management.
• Preferably 5 + years in data‑centres, mission‑critical facilities, telecom technical buildings or complex MEP projects.
• Fluent Arabic with strong English communication, technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead contractors and multidisciplinary site teams.

Required skills

• HVAC systems.
• Chilled‑water plants, chillers and pumps.
• CRAC and CRAH units.
• Fire‑protection and plumbing systems.
• Building Management System (BMS) integration.
• Mechanical commissioning.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, data‑centre tier standards.
• QA/QC and HSE requirements.