Senior Design Manager

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Senior Design Manager is a key member of the Global Infrastructure Development team and a significant contributor to the Design/Build/Operate effort. This person works closely with the Manager, Design Management to manage one or more data center design projects in collaboration with internal discipline leaders and cross-functional teams.
The Senior Design Manager is responsible for overseeing design development as well as the production of construction documents and specifications. This effort involves coordination between NTT GDC Americas, Inc. experts and outside consultants including structural, mechanical, electrical, and Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects.

The Senior Design Manager is also responsible for managing consultant contracts. Their duties will extend to non-technical, or accounting tasks related to the delivery of the work.
The Senior Design Manager requires a creative, detail-oriented problem solver with excellent communication skills that can achieve high quality standards while carefully considering cost and feasibility factors. This position requires good judgment to meet project objectives, with the ability to collaborate and manage the accountabilities of a diverse interdisciplinary team focused on creating and maintaining the best Data Center

What we are looking for

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation and execution of Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements defining Scope of Work, Scope of Services and Fees based on Owner’s Project Requirements, design standards, and system specifications.
• Preparing scope of work, scope of services, and solicitations for services including Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals; evaluation of same and justification for selection.
• Ensuring there is alignment and accountabilities between Owner’s requirements and Construction Documents provided to Construction and Supply Chain. Manage the quality and timeliness of the AE’s performance.
• Review and approval of consultant invoices.
• Interaction with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) for initial planning, requirements identification and approvals, and maintaining relations from the approval process through project completion.
• Manages monthly project specific design work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Effective daily management of the project design team (internal and external) and Equipment Suppliers to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable other departments to fulfil their role.
• Assign and manage workload of Consultants to ensure they do not get overwhelmed, which may lead to quality issues.
• Ensure all potential/ongoing projects are properly documented, designed, and priced per customer/lease requirements.
• Participation as Owner’s representative in AOC and OAC meetings; keeping all levels of internal stakeholders knowledgeable of design elements and changes; coordinating design presentations between Owner group and AE Consultants.
• Contributes to the continuous development of program standards and specifications.
• Provide guidance to all verticals regarding most efficient & best cost solutions.
• Assist Product Team and Construction Team on pricing by providing equipment and design guidelines.
• As requested, assists with existing facilities’ capital and Tenant Improvement projects.
• Develops design concepts for new projects based on Owner’s Project Requirements and the project business case.
• Review appropriateness of design based on locality specifics, convention, local experience, climate, workforce, and existing standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that design standards are followed unless project conditions warrant deviations. If so, obtain consensus and document.
• Be proactive in leading efforts to develop PRO/CON and cost impact reports and present to the team for consensus.
• Presents design solutions to internal department representatives and/or Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Supports Site/Project Due Diligence Studies.
• Supervises and conducts QA/QC reviews of project do