Design Project Manager — Data Centre Delivery Lead

PE Global; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is partnering with a leading client in the data centre sector to appoint a Design Project Manager in Vaasa, Finland. The role oversees the design process across Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEP disciplines to ensure coordinated, compliant designs delivered on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and 7+ years in design or project management within construction, with strong coordinating skills and buildability focus. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not offered.

Qualifications

• Lead design process across all disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders for timely design information.
• Manage the design programme in line with overall project schedules.
• Ensure design deliverables meet specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Chair and attend Design Meetings, Coordination Meetings and Project Reviews.
• Oversee review/approval of drawings, specifications and submittals.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure design intent and buildability.
• Manage design changes, RFIs, and timely resolution of technical queries.
• Coordinate CSA and MEP design elements.
• Support commercial teams by identifying design-related risks and variations.
• Monitor design progress and report to senior management.
• Identify and resolve design/technical/coordination issues.
• Maintain design documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design processes across all disciplines.
• Coordinate with teams and stakeholders for timely design information.
• Chair design and coordination meetings and project reviews.
• Review drawings, specifications and submittals for quality and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

CSA/MEP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Job description

PE Global is partnering with a leading client in the data centre sector to appoint a Design Project Manager in Vaasa, Finland. The role oversees the design process across Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEP disciplines to ensure coordinated, compliant designs delivered on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and 7+ years in design or project management within construction, with strong coordinating skills and buildability focus. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not offered.