Design Manager

GagaMuller Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

State-of-the-art technology and gear

Social and fitness initiatives

Job summary

GagaMuller is seeking a Design (Dx) Project Manager to coordinate design activities for major data centre and digital infrastructure projects. You will work with client stakeholders, architects, engineers, BIM teams and project controls to ensure design deliverables align with programme, budget and quality.

You will lead design delivery through concept to handover, supporting BIM implementation and enabling efficient digital processes across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, BIM or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of design management principles and project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, CDEs, and digital construction technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design delivery across planning, design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams to meet packages and milestones.
• Monitor progress against programme and mitigate delays.
• Coordinate design information flow between stakeholders.
• Support BIM implementation and digital delivery workflows.
• Ensure deliverables meet objectives, quality, and client requirements.
• Foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement in digital project delivery.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

BIM workflows

Education

Architecture or Engineering degree

Construction Management or PM degree

BIM related qualification

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

GagaMuller is a Project Management Consultancy with specific divisions focused on providing Project Management, Cost Management, and Digital services to owner organisation within the construction industry.

With a proven track record working alongside global technology leaders and data centre developers, we combine local expertise with global standards to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

At GagaMuller, we empower people and organisations to build with data.

Role Description:

We are looking for a Design (Dx) Project Manager to join GagaMuller. You will collaborate with experienced, diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and collective sense of achievement. This role offers you extensive industry exposure, helping you broaden your skills, open doors to new opportunities, and expand your perspective. We are committed to empowering you, providing real responsibility, and supporting your career growth through mentorship from industry leaders and the tools you need to succeed. You will also contribute to shaping our business strategy as we continue to grow. At GagaMuller, building lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients is at the core of what we do.

With a market-leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with GagaMuller.

The Opportunity

GagaMuller is supporting the delivery of major data centre and digital infrastructure projects on behalf of global technology clients. The Design (Dx) Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating design activities, managing digital project information, supporting BIM implementation, and ensuring design deliverables are aligned with programme, budget, quality, and operational requirements.

Working closely with client stakeholders, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, BIM teams, and project controls functions, you will support the successful management of project design from concept through construction and handover.

Responsibilities

• Scope & Delivery Management
• Manage design delivery activities throughout project planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure timely delivery of design packages and project milestones.
• Monitor design progress against programme requirements and support mitigation of delays where required.
• Support management of project scope, design changes, and design coordination activities.
• Ensure design deliverables align with project objectives, quality standards, and client requirements.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key interface between clients, consultants, contractors, BIM teams, and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings, workshops, and project reviews.
• Support effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate design information flow between project stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving design-related issues and project constraints.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and manage design risks, interface challenges, and programme impacts.
• Support design assurance and compliance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to client standards, project requirements, and BIM execution plans.
• Monitor design change processes and assess impacts on programme, cost, and delivery.
• Support project governance and quality management procedures.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain design trackers, action logs, design schedules, and project reporting tools.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and progress updates for stakeholders.
• Support management of project documentation within Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Track design deliverables, approvals, and key project milestones.
• Support handover documentation and digital information requirements.
• Work closely with BIM Managers, Information Managers, Project Managers, Schedulers, and Construction Teams.
• Support implementation of BIM and digital construction workflows across projects.
• Promote integration between design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to digital delivery and project management processes.
• Foster a collaborative and solutions-focused project environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, BIM, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of design management principles and project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, Common Data Environments (CDEs), and digital construction technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

What Experience We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Design Management, Project Management, BIM Management, or Digital Delivery roles.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Strong understanding of BIM processes, digital project delivery, and information management principles.
• Experience working with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revit, Navisworks, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing project stakeholders and coordinating design approvals.
• Understanding of project controls, scheduling, and construction delivery processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Generous company pension contribution.
• Competitive annual leave allowance and work-life balance benefits.
• State-of-the-art technology and hardware.
• Social and fitness initiatives for employee well-being.
• Collaborative office environment that values teamwork and open communication.
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities.