Design Manager

Mane Contract Services; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Flights

Bonus

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery on a major international data centre project. You will oversee consultant procurement, coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and drive the design programme from start to finish.

The role requires 5–7+ years in construction, engineering or architecture, a BIM environment background, and proven leadership of design teams and external consultants under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related discipline.
• 5-7+ years' experience within construction, engineering or architecture.
• Proven multidisciplinary design coordination experience.
• Experience managing design teams and external consultants.
• Strong understanding of design delivery, programmes and deliverables.
• Experience working within a BIM environment.
• Excellent organisation, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to demanding deadlines.
• Data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall Design Delivery Schedule.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and consultants.
• Managing consultant scopes, deliverables, performance and fees.
• Leading a small design team of 2-6 direct reports.
• Managing design programmes, trackers and document control.
• Reviewing design information for quality, coordination and compliance.
• Identifying design risks, delays and implementing recovery strategies.
• Coordinating closely with the client, architects, consultants and project team.
• Supporting project planning, programming and commercial reporting.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

BIM environment

Project planning

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Document control systems

Job description

• €85,000 basic salary + allowances + accommodation + flights + bonus
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Permanent
• Data Centres / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a background in construction, engineering or architecture?

We're recruiting for a senior project opportunity on a major international data centre development in Frankfurt, where you'll take ownership of the design delivery process from consultant procurement through to construction and project completion.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing the overall Design Delivery Schedule
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and consultants
• Managing consultant scopes, deliverables, performance and fees
• Leading a small design team of 2-6 direct reports
• Managing design programmes, trackers and document control
• Reviewing design information for quality, coordination and compliance
• Identifying design risks, delays and implementing recovery strategies
• Coordinating closely with the client, architects, consultants and project team
• Supporting project planning, programming and commercial reporting
• Driving effective communication between design and construction teams
• Identifying opportunities to optimise design solutions and improve project efficiency

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related discipline
• 5-7+ years' experience within construction, engineering or architecture
• Proven multidisciplinary design coordination experience
• Experience managing design teams and external consultants
• Strong understanding of design delivery, programmes and deliverables
• Experience working within a BIM environment
• Excellent organisation, planning and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to demanding deadlines
• Data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take a leading role on a high-profile international project and work within a technically complex, fast-paced construction environment.

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