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Vantage Data Centers

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Cape Town
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Architecture/Engineering, 12+ years in design management (5 in data centers), leadership skills, knowledge of local codes, and must manage multiple projects efficiently.
  • You will lead design development, manage client relationships, oversee procurement, drive process improvement, ensure quality and risk management, manage design briefs, and coordinate changes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years’ experience in design and engineering management (with a minimum of 5 years in the data centre sector), including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Deep understanding of technical data centre infrastructure design and construction techniques, operational requirements and challenges, equipment and technology advances and general industry trends.
  • Experience managing all key design disciplines in multiple South African markets, with an eye on ensuring all local and regional development requirements are identified and tracked throughout projects.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Cross-discipline technical expertise of critical security, cooling and power systems within data center projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
  • Willingness to travel (typically twice a month, for up to 3 days at a time).

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Design Leadership: Spearhead the development, review, maintenance, and enhancement of design packages, standards, and specifications, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and foster innovation.
  • Client Relationship Management: As a support function to the sales team, cultivate robust client relationships through leadership in technical meetings, providing comprehensive updates on design progress, risks, blockers, changes, and priorities to the Vantage Regional Development Director and Leadership Team.
  • Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management: Provide strategic oversight to procurement and regional project leads, leading the selection of local partners for design development, contract oversight, and Value Engineering (VE) implementation in alignment with organizational goals. Agree and manage the 3rd party consultants Scope of work (SOW)
  • Continuous Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in design, procurement, and construction processes to optimize Operations delivery. Lead change management initiatives with consultants and contractors to enhance overall efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance and Risk Management: Proactively anticipate, report, and mitigate design and engineering quality, risks, and opportunities through regular on-site inspections. Ensure OFCI design alignment with executed design within the region
  • Team Development: Conduct regular meetings with design teams, provide feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lessons Learned meetings.
  • Technical Interface: Utilize advanced technical expertise to interface with the end user/ customer, ensuring strict compliance with project requirements, codes, and specifications.
  • Design Brief: Take full ownership of design briefs, including design baselines, outlining clear and site-specific design inputs, constraints, assumptions, and requirements, aligned with customer and regional needs
  • Cost Management: Actively provide insight into potential cost implications arising from project and design-based development.
  • Benchmarking and Quality: Drive benchmarking initiatives for internal regional alignment and ensure the highest design and construction quality standards.
  • Coordination and Integration: Proactively manage all design changes proposed by internal departments and third parties, ensuring seamless integration.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Principal Design Manager role at Vantage Data Centers?

The primary focus of the Principal Design Manager role is to strategically lead and enhance design management efforts in the construction and development delivery process for data centers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving design innovation.

What qualifications are required for the Principal Design Manager position?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, along with 12+ years of experience in design and engineering management, including at least 5 years in the data center sector and 3 years in a leadership role.

Is prior experience in the data center industry required?

Yes, a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in the data center sector is required.

Will the Principal Design Manager need to travel?

Yes, the role requires a willingness to travel, typically twice a month for up to 3 days at a time.

What type of management responsibilities will the Principal Design Manager have?

The Principal Design Manager will be responsible for strategic design leadership, client relationship management, procurement and vendor management, continuous process improvement, and team development.

What values does Vantage Data Centers uphold in its workplace culture?

Vantage Data Centers upholds values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility, and is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance, celebrating diversity and individual experiences.

What kind of benefits does Vantage Data Centers offer its employees?

Vantage Data Centers offers comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, medical and assistance plans, retirement plans, and paid time off that exceeds market expectations.

Are there any opportunities for professional growth and development?

Yes, Vantage Data Centers emphasizes training and development opportunities for its employees and recognizes their contributions to enhancing the value of the company and the community.

Is it important for the Principal Design Manager to have strong communication skills?

Yes, exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective leadership and client relationship management in this role.

Can applicants still apply if they do not meet all the specified qualifications?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all the requirements if they believe they are the right fit for the position and align with the company’s mission and values.

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Vantage Data Centers

Experience | Scalability | Efficiency By Design

Consulting
Industry
201-500
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.