Onsite Engineering Design Manager – Data Center

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm is seeking an Onsite Engineering Design Manager for a multi-year data center project in Kansas City. The role involves managing design and project delivery, interfacing with clients, and leading a team in the construction and management of critical facilities. Ideal candidates should have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, strong project management skills, and experience with data center construction.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing Data Centers/Critical Facilities Design Projects.
• Familiarity with MEP Design process for data centers.
• Engineering design experience in a consulting engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead engineering design of facility systems for data centers.
• Oversee all phases of project management from design to budget.
• Interface with clients to define project requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Effective communication

Budget management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Architecture

P.E. license

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Onsite Engineering Design Manager – Data Center – Kansas City, MO
Our client is an 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.

We are seeking an Engineering Design Manager to be Onsite and be the “bridge” that connects the Owners, Contractors and Offsite Design Team. This on-site engineering manager will be onsite for a multi-year data center construction project. This role will ensure seamless coordination and construction administration during the project. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering with experience in data center construction, commissioning, and field inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the engineering and design of facility and building systems for Data Centers and other Critical Facilities Projects
• Oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Client, which are incorporated into overall project execution. 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 MEP Design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects
• Engineering design experience gained while working for an A/E Firm / Consulting Engineering
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / or Architecture a MUST
• P.E. license / AIA a Plus
• PMP certification a plus
• 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. Teams, Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling.

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:[e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V

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