Design Manager - Data Centers - Dubai

Ramboll Group A/S; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in development

Leadership guidance

Value for individuality

Inspiration from projects

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Design Manager / Project Manager for Data Centre & Mission‑Critical Facility Projects in Dubai. Responsible for end‑to‑end project delivery, coordinating cross‑discipline teams, and ensuring quality, schedule and budget in a dynamic datacentre environment.

You will lead Mechanical, Electrical, ELV/IBMS, Architecture and Structural design across geographies, drive risk management, support monthly reporting, and mentor the project team to deliver integrated solutions

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical power, ELV/IBMS, architecture and structural design.
• Experience with datacentre standards and UAE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery from concept to close-out.
• Lead mechanical/electrical/ELV, architecture, structural disciplines and coordinate consultants.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical power systems

ELV/IBMS

Architecture

Structural design

Education

B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services

PMP Certification

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Design Manager / Project Manager – Data Centre & Mission‑Critical Facility Projects

We own end‑to‑end project delivery for large, multidisciplinary datacentre and mission‑critical facility projects, responsible for scope definition, schedule management, integrated design quality, client engagement, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end project delivery from concept development to final close‑out, including design coordination, construction support, commissioning coordination, and client interface.
• Lead all technical disciplines (Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical, ELV/IBMS, Architecture, Structural, Civil) and coordinate third‑party consultants and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain structured coordination processes, resolve cross‑discipline conflicts, and ensure all outputs (SLDs, P&IDs, layouts, specifications) are coordinated and constructible.
• Manage financial performance and profitability, track schedule performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary client interface, leading design review meetings, executive steering committees, and managing expectations.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams toward optimal, integrated design solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Support the Project Manager with monthly reporting (budget vs actual, timesheets, utilization, EVM reports, P&L reports).
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary project team, fostering collaboration and growth.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge in HVAC & mechanical systems, electrical power systems, ELV/IBMS, architecture, and structural design.
• Extended familiarity with datacentre standards (TIA‑942, Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, ASHRAE 90.4, fire codes) and UAE regulatory landscape.
• Experience reviewing and understanding design outputs such as SLDs, P&IDs, BIM models, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.

Project & Delivery Management

• 8+ years of project management or design management experience, with at least 5 years managing datacentre or mission‑critical facilities.
• Proven track record delivering large, multidisciplinary projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across multiple geographies.
• Ability to identify schedule/budget risks early and implement corrective action.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services (or equivalent).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification (strongly preferred).
• Hands‑on experience in hyperscale or mission‑critical datacentre projects.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute certification processes (ATD, ATS, CAP, ICCA).
• Experience with global project delivery across multiple time zones.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory landscape and authority approval processes (DEWA, ADDC, Civil Defence).
• Experience with BIM workflows and coordination (Revit, Navisworks, or equivalent).
• Good to have experience with integrated project delivery (IPD) or collaborative design methodologies.

Benefits & Development

• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company that believes that sustainable change is about creating a thriving world for both nature and people. Our culture embraces diversity, inclusion, and curiosity.