Design Manager - Data Centers

Job Description

Paris, France
 
The Client
Datacenter People is partnering with a French design firm specializing in engineering, project management, and consultancy for various sectors including data center.

What The Job Involves

• Client Management: Identify client needs, define technical and financial options, and conduct regular project progress meetings. 
• Project Coordination: Organize, plan, and oversee design studies with project teams, while contributing to key deliverables. 
• Operational Reporting: Ensure consistent internal and external reporting throughout project phases. 
• Quality Control: Validate deliverables, leveraging your technical expertise and input from specialists. 
• Financial & Contractual Oversight: Manage project budgets and contractual aspects. 
• Business Development: Support commercial efforts with the department manager and sales team, participate in client meetings, respond to tenders, and contribute to presentations. 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Engineering degree with at least 8 years of experience in data center project management, preferably as an HVAC or electrical engineer in a technical design office. 
• Proven experience working in a Data Center environment and familiarity with Anglo-Saxon project frameworks (RIBA). 
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. 
• Strong autonomy, rigor, synthesis skills, writing, and interpersonal abilities. 
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and ensure project coherence. 
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of REVIT is a plus. 
• Regulatory knowledge: Understanding of Uptime Institute Tier Certification and TIA 942 standard. 

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.