Project Design Manager

CTS Group; Narvik; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for development

Competitive conditions

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Norway is seeking an experienced Project Design Manager to lead design activities for complex projects, particularly in data center development. You will oversee the design process from inception to execution, collaborating closely with various teams while ensuring compliance with applicable standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in design management, demonstrated by their ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience from design or engineering roles.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Background from complex or mission-critical projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (ASHRAE, EN50600, Uptime Institute, TIA).
• Experience with CAD/BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the design process across disciplines.
• Ensuring designs meet applicable standards and regulations.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Follow up design progress, timelines, and deliverables.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support optimization of design solutions for efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Manage interfaces between stakeholders and align on requirements.
• Identify risks early and contribute to practical solutions.
• Support project delivery with a focus on quality and execution.

Skills

Design management in construction

Multidisciplinary design understanding

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Design Manager to lead and coordinate design activities for complex projects in Norway, with a strong focus on data center development.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the design process from early phase through execution, ensuring high quality, efficient solutions, and strong collaboration across disciplines. You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to deliver projects that meet technical, commercial, and sustainability goals.

What you will be doing

As Project Design Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that design work supports project success from start to finish.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and coordinating the design process across disciplines
• Working closely with engineers, architects, contractors, and internal teams
• Ensuring designs meet applicable Nordic and European standards and regulations
• Following up design progress, timelines, and deliverables
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Supporting optimization of design solutions for efficiency, scalability, and performance
• Managing interfaces between stakeholders and ensuring alignment on requirements
• Identifying risks early and contributing to practical solutions
• Supporting project delivery with a strong focus on quality and execution
  
  

What you bring

We are looking for someone who is both structured and collaborative, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment.

You Likely Have

• A degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience from design management in construction, engineering, or data center projects
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary design (architectural, structural, MEP)
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. ASHRAE, EN50600, Uptime Institute, TIA)
• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM platforms
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  
  

Experience

• 8–10 years of relevant experience from design or engineering roles
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Background from complex or mission-critical projects (e.g. data centers, hospitals, infrastructure) is an advantage
• Experience working in international or fast-paced environments
  
  

Who you are

To Succeed In This Role, We Believe You Are

• A clear and confident communicator
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Structured, yet flexible when needed
• Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
• A team player who enjoys collaboration across functions and cultures
  
  

Why join us?

You will be part of a collaborative and professional environment where your input matters. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute to high-impact projects, and work closely with skilled colleagues across disciplines.

We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for development, and competitive conditions.