Design Manager AMER Central
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Senior Design Manager - AMER Central
Location: Dallas TX; Chicago IL
Your role
As the design manager you will be responsible for implementing Digital Realty Design & Engineering Guidelines & Standards and will lead the design of multiple concurrent projects. Youll provide strategic and innovative thinking regarding the design and engineering of our data center development projects and manage challenging deliverables against aggressive project expectations (within budget and set schedule objectives).
What youll do
Direct and oversee architects engineers consultants and equipment suppliers through the full design lifecycle for both new builds (greenfield powered shell/core data centers) and renovation/upgrade projects.
Lead end-to-end RFP processes for Architectural/Engineering consultants and Commissioning Agents including proposal evaluation and vendor selection recommendations.
Manage consultant performance including invoice review/approval and tracking of Design & Engineering Guideline (DEG) deviations across projects.
Apply and uphold Digital Realty Design & Engineering standards to ensure alignment with industry best practices and business objectives with a focus on value engineering.
Partner with Delivery teams to develop and review project schedules budgets and forecasts for design and construction activities.
Review OFCI equipment submittals and provide recommendations to Delivery and Procurement teams.
Lead design review sessions (e.g. page turns) evaluating drawings Basis of Design Sequence of Operations commissioning plans and testing scripts.
Serve as the primary customer interface for build-to-suit projects leading consultant teams and developing work letters (scope budget schedule) in partnership with Sales and Business Development.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and monthly project reports ensuring alignment with gating processes and seamless transition to Delivery teams.
Build and manage vendor relationships; conduct site visits and participate in commissioning activities (Levels 4 & 5); contribute to internal design innovation and continuous improvement efforts.
What youll need
- 7 years of experience managing technically complex projects including direct design and/or commissioning experience.
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline; Professional License (AIA PE/PEng) preferred.
Ability to lead and manage internal teams external partners and project stakeholders.
Strong ability to interpret design/construction drawings specifications contracts schedules and detailed budgets.
Advanced understanding of electrical mechanical security/monitoring and fire detection/suppression systems.
Comprehensive knowledge of design and construction industry practices terminology and contract structures.
Familiarity with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.
Financial acumen with the ability to review analyze and provide recommendations on budgets and estimates.
Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.
Strong team collaboration communication and relationship-building skills; self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight; prior experience with Digital Realty projects and DEG knowledge preferred.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
With Digital Realty, you can leverage our full interconnection capabilities across our global ecosystem including data centers, connectivity and cloud services.
