Senior Design Manager, NA

à€ propos de Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protà¨ge et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et en Asie-Pacifique, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, d’efficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché l’exige.

Design Engineering Department

As a key pillar of North American Technology Solutions, the Design Engineering North America (NA) team comprises of a skilled team of Design Managers, Program Managers, and guides in Engineering and Architecture. Our collective expertise is harnessed to create customized adaptations of the forefront Vantage Data Center prototype that perfectly cater to the unique requirements of our customers. Throughout this process, close collaboration takes place with Sales, Operations, and management teams. The Design Engineering team also maintains a close partnership with the Construction team, working together to craft a seamlessly integrated design that ensures the efficient execution of new and existing standards and designs.

At the heart of our vision is the creation of critical infrastructure that facilitates human connection, creativity, sharing, and collective aspirations. Our mission revolves around providing our Customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams.

What truly sets Vantage apart is our commitment to empowering our technical staff. This team has the ability to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics, ultimately delivering products that are in sync with our corporate objectives.

The Design Engineering team guides the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for hyperscale customers by providing business-minding Design and Engineering expertise.

Vision: To provide a sustainable, agile design program that enables precision development and effortless operation of the preeminent, safest data center program in North America.

Mission: Design a program to enable safe and sustainable execution of data center construction and operation, at scale. With a relentless focus on cross-functional partner’s success, to enable swift, agile, and decisive performance.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely anywhere in the US.

Vantage is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager, Design for North America to join our North America Technology Solutions (NATS) team, leading design and engineering efforts. In this role, you will champion product performance and technical excellence, managing multifunctional teams of skilled engineers focused on critical data center infrastructure systems.

You will take ownership of the entire design life cycle for both existing and new developments in your region. Your responsibilities will encompass the coordination of design documentation review and approval, oversight of both traditional, design-bid-build and design-build contractor teams. Serving as the point of contact for department leaders involved in the project cycle, you will facilitate seamless collaboration between Sales and Solutions Engineering, EH&S, New Site Development, Construction, Design Engineering SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), Sustainability,

Automation & Controls, Security, IT, and Operations. Collaboration and coordination with other regional managers and directors, as well as the Innovation Engineering team, Policy, Compliance, and Customer Experience will ensure uniformity in product delivery.

You will lead the regional change management process and work in close relationship with the respective partners to ensure concise communication and quick decision making, tracking programmatic feedback and lessons learned.

In alliance with your team, you'll tackle intricate engineering challenges and guide their resolution. Upholding and enhancing existing standards for each project, you will conduct engineering analyses to balance capital and operational expenditures. Your role will encompass collaborating with internal customers throughout the design and construction phases, assuming responsibility for the technical relationship. You will provide comprehensive technical engineering guidance to ensure departmental alignment with project requirements, engineering standards, codes, and specifications, demonstrating an in-depth grasp of engineering principles relevant to innovative data center design.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Leadership:* Shape and drive a visionary design strategy that enables hyperscale data centers to operate with maximum efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

• Align innovative design principles with CapEx goals, optimizing resource use, sustainability, and lifecycle management.
  

Team Leadership & Development:* Recruit, train, and manage a team of Design Managers, fostering their professional growth and performance.

• Conduct regular meetings with design teams to provide feedback and address concerns.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by conducting Lessons Learned meetings and implementing insights across projects and regions.
  

Design Oversight & Compliance:* Participate in the development, review, maintenance, and enhancement of design packages, standards, and specifications to ensure consistent, reliable systems.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to address potential issues that could impact the success of the design program.
  

Project & Resource Management:* Provide oversight and guidance to design teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and in compliance with design standards.

• Handle the allocation and utilization of design resources, ensuring the teams are adequately staffed and supported to meet project demands
  
• Support the resolution of design-related issues, conflicts, and challenges that arise during the project cycle.
  

Collaboration & Coordination:* Facilitate seamless collaboration between internal and external teams, aligning efforts with sustainability and design objectives.

• Be a proactive custodian and conduit for all design changes proposed by other VDC departments and third parties, ensuring decisive adjudication and, where appropriate, seamless integration.
  

Process Optimization:* Develop and enhance design, procurement, and construction processes to streamline Operations delivery, including change management with consultants and contractors.

• Lead in supporting and coordinating the Change Management/ADAPT process, ensuring its effective implementation for all engineering functions and fields including but not limited to CSA, M&E, BMS, security, ICT, and Data Module fit-out.
  
• Provide comprehensive reporting to development delivery leadership, highlighting the performance and impact of implemented changes.
  

Stakeholder Engagement:* Foster strong client relationships by leading technical meetings and offering support to internal partners.

• Provide regular, detailed updates on design progress, risks, blockers, changes, and priorities.
  

Quality Assurance & Benchmarking:* Drive benchmarking initiatives for internal regional alignment and ensure the highest design and construction quality standards.

Procurement & Vendor Management:* Support procurement and regional project leads in the selection of local partners for design development, contract oversight, and Value Engineering (VE) implementation with the General Contractor (GC) and Engineer of Record (EOR).

Additional Duties:* Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• Alternative, relevant education or experience such as military service or exceptional experience/training may be considered.
  
• Professional engineering (PE) license or architecture certification is a plus.
  

Experience:* 10+ years of experience in data center design management or equivalent leadership roles; 15+ years preferred.

• Experience with sustainable building design, including the use of renewable energy systems.
  

Skills:* Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction markets.
  
• Strong knowledge of critical cooling and power infrastructure within data center projects.
  
• Familiarity with building codes and fire ordinances.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
  
• Travel required is expected to be up to 15-30% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
  

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details* Salary Range: $160,000 - $170,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
  
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-Remote #LI-AP2
  

Nous travaillons dans un environnement sans orgueil et sans arrogance. Nous mettons tout en Å“uvre pour nous construire et nous soutenir l’un l’autre, en appréciant les forces de chacun et en respectant les faiblesses d’autrui. Travailler ensemble est un plaisir, et nous cherchons toujours le moyen de rendre le travail encore plus agréable. Notre dur labeur et notre efficacité sont récompensés par une rémunération globale supérieure à  ce qu’offre le marché. Nous proposons un régime de soins médicaux et d’assistance, un régime de retraite et des congés payés au-delà  des attentes du marché.

Les avantages qu’il y a à  faire partie de l’équipe de Vantage s’expriment clairement tout au long de l’année par l’entremise d’un éventail d’avantages sociaux, de marques de reconnaissance, de formations et de développement, sans oublier que vous saurez combien votre contribution rehausse la valeur de l’entreprise et de notre communauté.

Vous ne remplissez pas toutes les exigences ? Veuillez tout de màªme poser votre candidature si vous pensez àªtre la bonne personne pour le poste. Nous sommes toujours pràªts à  discuter avec des gens qui adhà¨rent à  notre mission et à  nos valeurs.

Vantage Data Centers est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances.

Vantage Data Centers n’accepte pas les candidatures non sollicitées provenant d’agences de recrutement. Aucun frais ne sera payé si un candidat proposé sans accord préalable est embauché ; ces candidatures seront considérées comme la propriété exclusive de Vantage Data Centers.

Nous accepterons les candidatures pendant au moins une semaine à  compter de la date de publication de ce poste. Si vous àªtes intéressé(e), nous vous encourageons à  postuler rapidement - nous sommes impatients de trouver la bonne personne et garderons le poste ouvert jusqu’à  ce que ce soit le cas !