Design Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

PORR Deutschland GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through PORR CARE+

Individual training and development opportunities

Company events and sports activities

Stable position within construction group

Job summary

PORR Deutschland GmbH in Berlin is looking for a Design Manager to oversee design delivery on a major data center construction project. The ideal candidate will manage the design program, facilitate consultant coordination, and ensure alignment with construction and procurement requirements.

With at least 7 years of design coordination experience, you will collaborate with a motivated team while benefiting from individual career development opportunities and a robust benefits package. Fluency in English is required, with German or Polish as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in design coordination or design management.
• Experience with data center projects preferred.
• Understanding of CSA and MEP coordination essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design programme and deliverables.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractor design, and internal teams.
• Track RFIs, design changes, and technical queries.

Skills

Design management

Data center coordination

Consultant management

BIM coordination

Fluency in English

German language skills

Technical reviews

Education

Degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Job description

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Design Manager to coordinate design delivery on a large data center construction project. The role covers design programme, RFIs, design reviews, consultant coordination, subcontractor design, buildability, procurement support, and construction interface management.

• Management of the design programme and design deliverables
• Coordination of consultants, subcontractor design, internal teams, and client comments
• Tracking of RFIs, design changes, technical queries, and design decisions
• Leadership of design coordination meetings and technical workshops
• Alignment of design information with procurement, construction, inspection, and commissioning requirements
• Management of the design risk register and escalation of design issues affecting cost, programme, or quality
• Support of buildability, maintainability, and value engineering reviews
• Coordination of design interfaces between CSA, MEP, security, BMS, fire systems, telecoms, and commissioning

Your Profile

• Degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or another relevant design discipline
• Minimum 7 years' experience in design coordination or design management
• Experience in data center, mission‑critical, industrial, or MEP‑heavy projects preferred
• Good understanding of CSA and MEP coordination, design deliverables, RFIs, and technical reviews
• Experience managing consultants and subcontractor design teams
• Understanding of construction sequence, procurement requirements, and commissioning constraints
• Experience with BIM coordination and CDE workflows desirable
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Your Benefits

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long‑term professional goals
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well‑established construction group
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements