Director, Design Delivery

Equinix; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data center solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Director, Design Delivery to oversee engineering and architectural teams in managing data center projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with design standards and managing cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and under budget. Candidates should have management experience and a strong background in design engineering. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years management experience preferred.
• 10+ years experience in a Design MEP Firm or in design team of Mission Critical Building operator.
• Architects to hold RA or AIA.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of design project staff.
• Ensure designs meet Equinix's Global Design Standards.
• Manage relationships with design partners and subcontractors.

Skills

Management experience

Design MEP knowledge

Architectural design expertise

Cost management

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Architecture

BSc or extensive experience

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Job Summary

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

The Director, Design Delivery leads a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and architects and is responsible for a portfolio of datacenter projects within a sub‑region or global sub‑function. These projects can include: new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, and mechanical and electrical equipment selections. They are an industry recognized leader on datacenter design and an experienced team leader. The Director, Design critically assesses design decisions across disciplines and applies required Equinix standards and country specific regulations to make the best design choices for their assigned sub‑region. They manage and provide guidance to more junior staff on the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects and lead the relationship management with such partners.

Responsibilities

Personnel Management

• Manages a team of multi-disciplinary design project staff to manage and deliver a portfolio of world-class data center designs on time and to budget
• Effectively communicates with internal technical staff and external design consulting partners to ensure designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards
• Mentors those that work for them or in related design delivery teams to ensure the design delivery function grows in line with the Company’s needs and continues to lead the industry

Design Process

• Ensures proper execution of the design process and interacts with key consulting and construction partners to deliver world class data centers with a strong focus on cost management
• Acts as a key stakeholder in the decisions about the choice of design partners and for individual assignment to projects
• Manages internal and external resources by way of their influence, outstanding interpersonal skills and industry-recognized competencies

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Works cross-functionally to ensure accurate tracking of all design construction projects from inception, due diligence, Basis of Design (BOD) creation, and Real Estate Investment Committee (REIC) presentation through to successful close-out, with specific focus on the on‑time delivery of their department’s outputs
• Maintains positive relationships with design partners and subcontractors to ensure transparency, high quality and on‑time delivery of projects meeting Equinix's design standards
• Works closely with Asset Management, Real Estate, Construction, and Capacity Management to manage the overall design portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritized to meet commercial requirements and deliver on time technically exemplary designs consistent with our global design standards

Project Management

• Manages the complete portfolio of assigned design works within the sub‑region or global sub‑function
• Manages the allocation of projects to staff members based on skills and the needs of the portfolio
• Responsible for the management of departmental schedules for assigned projects to ensure on time creation and review of BODs, REIC Submissions, and design documentation as needed

In the Regional role:

• Reviews design budgets, with the aid of the commercial management team, and controls change management requests during the construction phase in consultation with the Construction Manager and Center of Excellence staffs

In the Center of Excellence function:

• Ensures designs are compliant with Global Design Standards while incorporating the most cost effective approach for the local market ensuring the maximum amount of standard design

Design Oversight

In the Regional role:

• Keeps abreast of advancements in design being investigated by the Center of Excellence departments to ensure technologies support future Data Center design and construction needs and meet the evolving needs of the customer

In the Center of Excellence role:

• Executes against a development roadmap which aligns with an evolution in need and global design standards

Qualifications

• 7+ years management experience preferred
• 10+ years experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or subcontractor, OR 10+ years experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice preferred
• MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR MSc in Architecture is preferred, BSc acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role, Architects to hold RA or AIA
• PE desirable but not essential

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