Design Manager, EMEA(m/w/x)

Description

You will strategically lead the design lifecycle for complex data center projects in the EMEA region. By managing engineering teams and vendor relationships, you'll ensure high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• •Degree in construction management, engineering, or comparable qualification
• •Experience in data center design management or leadership
• •Proficiency in data center design
• •Familiarity with European construction markets
• •Knowledge of critical cooling and power infrastructure
• •Familiarity with building codes and fire ordinances
• •Fluency in English
• •Willingness to travel up to 60%
• •Connection with company mission and values

Tasks

• •Lead the development and enhancement of design packages
• •Maintain and update design standards and specifications
• •Cultivate client relationships through technical leadership
• •Update leadership on design progress and risks
• •Oversee procurement and select local design partners
• •Implement Value Engineering and manage contracts
• •Drive process improvements in design and construction
• •Lead change management with consultants and contractors
• •Mitigate risks through regular on-site inspections
• •Ensure design alignment with regional requirements
• •Manage design teams and provide regular feedback
• •Facilitate Lessons Learned meetings for continuous improvement
• •Interface with customers to ensure technical compliance
• •Own site-specific design briefs and baselines
• •Analyze cost implications of design developments
• •Drive benchmarking for internal regional alignment
• •Manage and integrate all design change proposals

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