Design Lead - Global Data Center Projects (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Cologno Monzese; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex Data Center projects in Italy and internationally, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

You will oversee the project lifecycle from concept through commissioning, ensuring design quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with local and international delivery teams within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in Design/Project/Engineering Management in engineering consultancy or construction.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects, preferably Data Centers.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and stakeholders across locations.
• Understanding design delivery from concept to commissioning; strong planning and stakeholder management.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee delivery from concept and detailed design through procurement, construction support and commissioning.
• Ensure design deliverables meet client requirements, schedules and quality standards.
• Act as primary point of contact for design-related matters with clients and teams.
• Facilitate design reviews, coordination workshops and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with practical technical solutions.
• Collaborate with local and international delivery teams for project execution and compliance.
• Support Project Managers and Directors in achieving successful outcomes.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex Data Center projects in Italy and internationally, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

You will oversee the project lifecycle from concept through commissioning, ensuring design quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with local and international delivery teams within a hybrid working model.