Senior Manager, Design

Day One; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking a Design Manager for Data Center to oversee data center projects, ensuring the successful design and implementation of facilities. You will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires strong leadership in electrical design, adherence to standards, and effective stakeholder communication across regions. Join a fast-growing leader in data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; working proficiency in English preferred; a second language is a plus to communicate efficiently with clients from different regions.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to integrate designs into overall project plans.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and expertise in each system to ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to verify the accuracy and reliability of electrical designs and systems.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges related to electrical design and implementation, minimizing project risks.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with vendors and suppliers to specify and select electrical equipment that aligns with design requirements and project needs.
• Documentation: Prepare and review design documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and reports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Join DayOne - Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we've built a robust presence across Asia and Europe - and we're just getting started.

As we expand into new international markets, we're looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne's next chapter.

Job Summary:

The DesigncManager for Data Center is responsible for overseeing data center projects and ensuring the successful design and implementation of data center facilities. This role involves close collaboration with project stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and clients, to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to integrate designs into overall project plans.


• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and expertise in each system to ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.


• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to verify the accuracy and reliability of electrical designs and systems.


• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges related to electrical design and implementation, minimizing project risks.


• Vendor Coordination: Work with vendors and suppliers to specify and select electrical equipment that aligns with design requirements and project needs.


• Documentation: Prepare and review design documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and reports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.

Qualifications:

• Education & Language: Bachelor's degree required; workingproficiencyinEnglishispreferred;asecondlanguageisaplustocommunicateefficientlywithclientsfromdifferentregions.


• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of industry experience, with a strong focus on data center or similar critical infrastructure projects.


• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of local codes and standards.


• Project/Design Management: Experience in managing and coordinating complex projects, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.