Lead Data Center Design & Engineering — Hybrid

Socket.dev; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Hybrid work setup

Phone/internet stipend

Job summary

SB Energy in Redwood City, CA seeks a senior data center project leader to oversee design and construction from due diligence through construction administration. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, strong communication, and proven leadership in mission-critical facilities.

Lead multi-discipline teams across large-scale data center projects, manage client relationships, and develop proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Experience with data center design management & engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the client’s requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
• Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
• Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects
• Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers

Skills

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SB Energy in Redwood City, CA seeks a senior data center project leader to oversee design and construction from due diligence through construction administration. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, strong communication, and proven leadership in mission-critical facilities.

Lead multi-discipline teams across large-scale data center projects, manage client relationships, and develop proposals.