Senior Data Center Design & Preconstruction Lead

Datacenterpeople Limited; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 2,184,996,357 - 2,913,328,477; Full time

Job summary

Datacenter People is partnering with a European developer of hyperscale data center campuses to deliver advanced design solutions across the project lifecycle. The role requires leading design teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring alignment with AHJ and procurement strategies.

The candidate should have extensive data center design experience (preconstruction, construction, commissioning) and a proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture.
• Proven track record in data center design across life cycle.
• Experience with preconstruction and planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination to meet client requirements and AHJ constraints.
• Attend regular design meetings and site visits.
• Develop design deliverables and assist in pricing strategies.
• Engage stakeholders and clients as primary design contact.
• Report risks and strategic recommendations to investors and IC/JVCo approvals.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Compliance with AHJ

Team coordination

Constructability/Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Chartered engineer or equivalent

10+ years in data center design

Job description

Datacenter People is partnering with a European developer of hyperscale data center campuses to deliver advanced design solutions across the project lifecycle. The role requires leading design teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring alignment with AHJ and procurement strategies.

The candidate should have extensive data center design experience (preconstruction, construction, commissioning) and a proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships.