Global Design & Engineering Director

Metric DCX; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Director of Global Design & Engineering to shape the company’s global approach to data center design and engineering. Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer, the role leads the Design & Engineering function across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will build and mentor a dispersed team, develop world-class standards, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, Operations, PMO, EH&S, and Land & Power

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience within data center design, engineering and development.
• Advanced understanding of data center design, construction, industry trends and DFMA.
• Strong executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Design & Engineering function.
• Build, manage and mentor high-performing Design Managers and Engineering Discipline Leads.
• Drive the development and evolution of global OPR, BOD and design standards.
• Partner with senior leadership across Development, Construction, Procurement, Operations and other key functions.
• Provide Design & Engineering guidance to Risk Management, Finance and Legal teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, engineering firms, contractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Remain at the forefront of emerging data center technologies and industry trends.
• Drive continuous improvement across design and engineering processes.
• Support the development of design strategies that meet both current and future client requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Director of Global Design & Engineering to shape the company’s global approach to data center design and engineering. Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer, the role leads the Design & Engineering function across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will build and mentor a dispersed team, develop world-class standards, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, Operations, PMO, EH&S, and Land & Power