Design Manager, Data Center — Multidisciplinary BIM Lead

CTS Group

Porto

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

CTS Group is hiring Design Managers at junior, intermediate, and senior levels to lead the design process for data centre and mission-critical projects across our EMEA portfolio. You will coordinate architecture, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines from concept through IFC and as-built, collaborating with clients, authorities, and our EPC and construction teams.

The role grows with seniority: junior supports delivery under supervision; senior sets design strategy, signs off on work, and

Qualifications

A degree in Architecture or Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical (MEP) Engineering; a Master’s is preferred for senior level.
3 to 10+ years in design management, engineering, or multidisciplinary project delivery, with proven data centre or mission-critical experience.
Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Design & Build contractor, an EPC firm, or an engineering consultancy.
Knowledge of BIM methodology, BEPs, LOD, ISO 19650, and common data environments.
Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and MS Project or Primavera P6.
Understanding of design stage-gate processes (RIBA Plan of Work or equivalent) for fast-track delivery.
Familiarity with Portuguese and EU regulations (RGEU, RT‑SCIE, RJUE, Eurocodes).
Fluent English; Portuguese is required for junior roles and is an advantage for other levels."
Strong organisation, communication, stakeholder-management, and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel and to be assigned to project sites.

Responsibilities

Define and manage the design programme, governance, and stage-gate process (concept, schematic, detailed design, IFC), tracking deliverables against project milestones.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design and BIM, including BIM Execution Plans, modelling standards, and clash detection in Navisworks, to deliver a fully integrated, clash-free design.
Manage and negotiate with lead architects, structural, MEP, and specialist design consultants, reviewing progress, quality, and deliverables against scope and programme.
Chair and minute design review meetings, and track actions, RFIs, technical queries, and design risks through to closure.
Lead or support value engineering and design optimisation, balancing cost, programme, and technical performance.
Manage the design budget and change control, and elevate scope, cost, or schedule risks.
Review drawings, models, and specifications for completeness and compliance with codes, CTS standards, and client requirements.
Coordinate with authorities, utility providers, and certifying bodies, ensuring compliance with Portuguese building and fire-safety regulations.
Maintain document control (drawing registers, revisions, and issue logs) in common data environments such as BIM 360 / ACC and Aconex.
Compile design packages for procurement and issue-for-construction.
Prepare and present progress reports and client-facing design reviews.
Mentor and develop design managers and coordinators (senior level).