Senior Design Manager, Data Centers

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The Senior Design Manager, Data Centers leads the project design team, consisting of engineers, designers, and support staff to produce Data Center design deliverables and support construction in accordance with the contract. Potentially functions as Project Manager on Design only projects. 

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• Ensures the overall project design and production process is conducted following the prescribed Company processes and procedures and is in accordance with the stipulated project budget and schedule (including planning, monitoring and reporting) 
• Ensures the project is following the basis of design by performing inter-disciplinary quality, coordination and space management reviews via weekly reviews with project teams. 
• Ensures the project is adhering to a strict change management process in accordance with project budget and schedule 
• Executes and enforces the Project Execution Plan (PEP) including updating the PEP and associated material as needed when project conditions change 
• Confirms to Project Manager adequate design and production resources are assigned to meet the project's overall cost, quality and schedule commitments as well as ensuring the forecast is current in Manpower Management System (MMS) 
• Single point of contact for all design related issues internally and externally, representing the overall project in communications with the client, having final technical accountability for overall project design and production (includes managing consultants not managed under other respective Disciplines) 
• Oversees the Project VDC Coordination ensuring adequate hardware and software availability for project team including managing record drawings documentation, operation and maintenance manuals and hand over documentation 
• Other duties as assigned 

Show your expertise

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred 
• Professional Engineering or Architect License preferred 
• 15+ years of experience showing increasing responsibility leading teams 
• Consulting engineering experience 
• Experience working within a team environment 
• Experience in the quality control review process 
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes  
• Experience leading a team to a successful outcome 
• Advanced Technology experience preferred 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain information confidentiality 
• Excellent time management skills with a strong work ethic 
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential 
• Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, department leads, and client representatives 
• Energetic and self-motivated 
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff 
• Leads the development of project budget and schedule to meet requirements 
• Ability to effectively lead teams ranging from 10-100+ individuals. Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems while leading by example 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Working knowledge of building components, process, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems 
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 and/or Navisworks a plus 
• Working knowledge of project financials and accounting methods 
• Working knowledge of contracting strategy and language 
• Working knowledge of project liability and legal risks