Design Manager – Data Centre
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of project / design management experience within a design practice.
- Strong track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary Data Centre projects through all design stages.
- Strong client-facing experience, preferably within a consultancy, engineering, or project delivery environment.
- Solid understanding of multidisciplinary coordination, project delivery methodologies, and regional authority standards.
- Proficiency in BIM and digital design tools (Revit, Navisworks, etc.).
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
- Prior experience working with a data centre focused, multinational design or engineering consultancy is highly desirable.
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 70,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
- Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 70,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
- With us, you can. Apply today.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for Data Centre design, from concept and feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction coordination.
- Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, Infrastructure and utility disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Serve as part of client interface team, supporting the project manager in managing communication, expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
- Champion design excellence and innovation, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global quality, digital, and sustainability standards.
- Promote the integration of digital design tools and technologies (e.g., BIM, Revit, digital twins) to enhance collaboration and performance.
- Manage project risks, design changes, and ensure timely approvals and documentation.
- Monitor project progress and performance against agreed objectives and deliverables.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client engagement for future opportunities.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen technical and project delivery capabilities.
- Facilitate design coordination across internal and externally appointed subconsultants and subject matter experts.
- Support coordination with stakeholders, authorities, contractors, consultants, and other third parties
- Support design assurance and technical governance processes.
- Assist in securing necessary approvals, permits, and stakeholder agreements where required.
- Review project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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