Data Center Engineering Design Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Data Center Engineering Design Project Manager for a role involving oversight of project management and execution of design processes for Data Centers. You'll lead a team, manage client relationships, and ensure project delivery against defined goals.

The position requires strong communication skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered. Experience in the consulting industry is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Design Projects.
• Familiar with the design process of building systems for data centers.
• P.E. license or AIA credentials, or working towards it.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Client relationship and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality control.
• Interface with clients to define project requirements.
• Track progress against goals and objectives.
• Generate financial forecasts and reports.
• Lead project teams and manage client expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Data Center Management

Client Relationship Management

Effective Communication

Financial Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Data Center Engineering Design Project Manager - Dallas TX / Remote / Nationwide

Our client is a leading Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

For this role you will manage and lead the engineering and design of facility and building systems for Data Centers and other Critical Facilities Projects. Candidate will oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices. Candidate should possess an in‑depth knowledge of the Client, which helps with the success into the overall project execution.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines.
• Client Interface on projects; Manage client relationship / expectations with effective face to face, phone, and email communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects; Champion design reports; Produce engineering proposals (RFPs); Facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project's objectives.
• Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status.
• Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget.
• Manage project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership.
• Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers.
• Understand / follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow company strategy for market penetration.
• Manage business development for new and future projects in the area.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Design Projects.
• Familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / or Architecture a MUST.
• P.E. license / AIA - either have these certs or working towards it.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Experience managing engineering projects in the engineering consulting industry, A/E, MEP arena.
• Project management experience in the Consulting Engineering Industry.
• Client relationship / Client Management / Client Engagement / Business Development - creating RFPs.
• Effective Communicator- emails, phone, meetings. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling.
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.).

Competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

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