Design Manager for a Data Center Project

• The Design Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary design activities to support delivery of a major data centre construction project.
• Key duties include leading design coordination and meetings, liaising with project teams, consultants and contractors, reviewing technical documentation, and managing design changes, risks and compliance.
• The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 7–8 years' experience managing design delivery on large-scale or data centre construction projects, with strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• This is a full-time permanent project role with salary paid monthly, the contract will be signed with the client, and applicants must apply via the provided link with a CV in English.

Job Summary
Salary Period: Monthly
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Are you an experienced design professional looking to contribute to a large-scale data centre construction project?

We are seeking a Design Manager to support the successful delivery of a major project within the data centre sector. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating design activities, facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, and ensuring project requirements are met throughout the design and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Act as a key contact between project teams, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.

• Monitor design progress and support the delivery of project milestones.

• Facilitate design coordination meetings and technical workshops.

• Review technical documentation and ensure consistency across project deliverables.

• Support the management of design changes, technical queries, and project risks.

• Collaborate with site and project teams to ensure designs are effectively implemented.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and project requirements.

• Support quality, safety, and documentation processes related to project delivery.

• Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Building Services, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing the design delivery of large-scale construction projects

• Experience working on large-scale construction or data centre projects.

• Strong understanding of design coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience reviewing technical documentation and coordinating project deliverables.

• Ability to work independently while supporting wider project objectives.

Application Instructions:

This is a full-time, project-based role. The employment contract will be signed directly with our client. Please apply as soon as possible via the provided link, as interviews will be conducted during the application period and the position will be filled once the right candidate is found. Attach your CV in English. Due to privacy reasons, we do not accept applications via email or WhatsApp.

Responsibilities

Have questions about this job? Contact our recruiter
Janina Laine
janina.laine@barona.fi