Location & work modality: Saudi Arabia, #LI Remote

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Contract Role

About Submer

The best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic and Reliable. If these resonate with you we're sure you will find your place here in no time.

At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacentre, supercomputer, hyperscale and edge applications to make that future possible.

Our new Design & Build Business Unit is a dedicated team focused on delivering complete, integrated infrastructure solutions from initial concept through to operational handover. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of infrastructure delivery from the ground up.

What impact you will have

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Construction Manager to manage a datacenter design and build projects in Saudi Arabia. You’ll manage the end-to-end construction lifecycle for innovative, sustainable, and highly efficient datacenter environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, coordination, and on-site management of a specific datacenter construction projects within Saudi Arabia, from concept through commissioning and client handover.
• Supervise contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure high-performance delivery aligned with scope, time, cost, and quality targets.
• Integrate Submer’s immersion cooling technology into all aspects of facility planning, layout, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and innovation adoption.
• Manage budgets, procurement timelines, logistics, and installation of cooling and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental certifications.
• Represent Submer with clients, consultants, and suppliers during key project phases and site visits.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience managing complex construction projects—preferably datacenters, critical facilities, or industrial tech builds.
• Proven ability to manage MEP-heavy environments and advanced building systems.
• Knowledge of immersion cooling, liquid cooling, or high-density compute environments is a strong plus.
• Strong project management skills with tools like Primavera, MS Project, or similar. 
• Fully Bilingual in English and Arabic with experience working in the middle east. 
• Ability to work across teams, time zones, and cultural boundaries

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Restaurant Pass.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Languages classes (English).
• A healthy work environment with fresh fruits to energise and an on-site gym for active breaks.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You'll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.