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Data Centre Design Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

Design Leadership:

Lead all stages of data center design, including:

  • Strategic Definition
  • Preparation and Briefing
  • Concept Design
  • Spatial Coordination
  • Technical Design
  • Manufacturing and Construction Supervision
  • Handover Process
  • Facility Operations Consultancy

Project Management:

  • Manage multidisciplinary design teams, including electro-mechanical and ELV consultants.
  • Coordinate and review design submissions, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
  • Supervise implementation phases, including testing and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Uptime Tier requirements.
  • Drive the development and approval of detailed facility testing scripts and commissioning processes.
  • Oversee progress meetings, workshops, and reporting during all project phases.
  • Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, global standards, and client-specific requirements.

Tender Management:

  • Prepare RFPs and identify qualified contractors and vendors.
  • Manage tender processes, including issuing tenders, clarifications, and evaluation of submissions.
  • Participate in client meetings and assist in finalizing contractor appointments.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Facilitate the approval process with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring project success and satisfaction.

3rd-Party Professional Services:

  • Select and manage third-party professional services to enhance project delivery.
  • Continuously monitor the market to maintain a competitive portfolio of service offerings.

Business Development:

  • Support regional business development initiatives, including identifying potential opportunities and contributing to proposals.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (essential)
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering or related fields (preferred)

Certifications

  • Accredited qualifications in data center design, such as ATD, AOS, or CDCDP.

Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in mega-scale data center projects.
  • Proven experience with hyperscale’s such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern data center markets is an advantage.

Skills & Qualities

  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the professional service marketplace.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and innovative abilities.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage complex and detailed information.
  • Strong team player and a self-motivated individual.
  • Tenacious and results-driven.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.