Director - Construction & Logistics

Khazna Data Centers

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead the implementation of construction delivery plans/strategies that support the programme delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with programme management, engineering & development, and project teams to ensure construction timelines and methods support future scalability and modular expansion.
• Create long-term phasing and procurement strategies that align with construction readiness
• Champion a proactive collaboration and co-operation culture across the programme through leadership engagement, workforce empowerment, and behavioural initiatives.

Project Delivery Execution

• Provide support to the project teams on construction sequencing, milestones, QA/QC, and issue resolution.
• Provide support on the review and validation of contractor project schedules, progress reports and support site and milestone reviews to maintain schedule integrity.

Construction Logistics Management

• Design end-to-end logistics strategies for addressing programme-wise coordination, access optimisation, deliveries, staging, and general logistics operations
• Create and oversee logistics plans covering vehicle movement, just-in-time delivery, local transport compliance, and restrictions.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Champion the integration of advanced construction technologies, including digital twins, drone mapping, AI-driven progress tracking, and augmented reality walkthroughs.
• Promote modular, off-site manufacturing, and lean construction strategies to enhance efficiency and lessen on-site labour dependency.
• Oversee green building certification processes (such as LEED or equivalent), focusing on reducing embodied carbon and boosting energy efficiency.
• Advocate for the reusability of materials, water management, and renewable energy use during the construction phase.
• Support circular economy principles, including material reuse, water recycling, and energy-efficient site practices.

Risk and Quality Management

• Identify, assess, and manage construction risks through robust risk registers; implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays, safety hazards, or time overruns.
• Define and monitor key contractor quality performance KPIs, providing regular reports to programme leadership.
• Ensure that construction activities comply with all relevant safety regulations, codes, and environmental standards.
• Develop and enforce quality control procedures to uphold the highest construction standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to evaluate quality and compliance specifications

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain positive working relationships with government departments, utilities, programme and project stakeholders, to ensure mutual support and compliance with delivery requirements.
• Regularly liaise and engage with the programme and project teams to offer support and ensure that project delivery and performance are aligned with the required standards and practices.