Director, CSA Design Management, APAC

Vantage Data Centers; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers seeks an experienced Director, CSA Design Management for the APAC region to lead and optimize design and engineering efforts across its delivery process. You will own the design life cycle, coordinate cross‑functional teams, oversee procurement, and act as the main contact for department leaders to drive uniformity in product delivery.

With 15+ years in data center design leadership, you will ensure compliant, high‑quality designs, manage consultants and partners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of design engineering or design management leadership in data centers or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of design coordination, change management, and construction delivery processes.
• Experience with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of regional design packages, standards, and engineering specifications for civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Provide subject‑matter guidance on civil, structural and architectural matters to the Design & Engineering team.
• Oversee the full design life‑cycle from feasibility to IFC, ensuring designs are coordinated, complete, and aligned with cost plans and schedules.
• Establish regional design management processes, including deliverables tracking, IFT/IFC documentation, and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline

Tools

BIM

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well‑known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is actively seeking an experienced Director, CSA Design Management for the APAC market to strategically lead and enhance design and engineering efforts in the development delivery process. The role involves holistic ownership of the design life cycle, working closely with other engineering teams, overseeing procurement processes, and serving as the primary point of contact for department leaders. The Director (CSA) will foster seamless collaboration across functions, drive uniformity in product delivery, and work closely with the Design & Engineering team to improve processes and tackle engineering challenges. Must have extensive data center design management experience, a proven track record of excellence in complex engineering projects, and a background in civil, structural, or architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of regional design packages, standards, and engineering specifications to ensure consistent and high‑quality project delivery for civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Support the Design & Engineering team by providing subject‑matter advice on civil, structural and architectural matters.
• Experience in the methodology, design, fabrication and installation of modular construction elements is desirable.
• Oversee the full design life‑cycle from feasibility, concept through IFC, ensuring designs are coordinated, complete, and aligned with project cost plans, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Establish and maintain regional design management processes, including design deliverables tracking, IFT and IFC documentation, and KPI monitoring to ensure consistency across projects.
• Support sales and development teams during client meetings, technical presentations, and project interviews, and provide clear updates on design progress, risks, and priorities to senior leadership.
• Support procurement and regional project teams in the selection and management of consultants and engineering partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with design consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor design quality and proactively identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks within design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Vantage safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Coordinate design changes across internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment across CSA, MEP, and ICT systems.
• Support delivery teams in resolving design‑related issues during construction.
• Promote innovation in design delivery, including the use of BIM, prefabrication, modularisation, and low‑carbon design approaches.
• Drive continuous improvement across design, procurement, and construction processes.
• Lead and mentor regional design and engineering teams, fostering collaboration, performance, and knowledge sharing through regular reviews and lessons learned.
• Provide input on cost implications arising from design development and support value engineering and change management processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in design engineering, design management, or related leadership roles within data center or highly serviced building environments.
• Strong understanding of data center civil, structural and architectural requirements; knowledge in MEP is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience managing the full design life‑cycle across complex construction projects.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams across large‑scale developments.
• Strong knowledge of design coordination, change management, and construction delivery processes.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess design impacts on cost, schedule, and project performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience working across regional and cross‑cultural teams.
• Familiarity with APAC construction markets and applicable building codes.
• Expected travel is 25% of the time, but may grow and evolve over time.

Benefits

Compensation must meet or exceed local market standards for an executive leadership role. Vantage offers an above‑market total compensation package and a comprehensive suite of health, welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits that exceed local expectations.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement

Vantage Data Centers is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search‑firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event that a candidate submitted by arecruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property ofVantage Data Centers.