Senior Design Manager - Remote Eligible

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Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements defining Scope of Work, Scope of Services and Fees based on Owner's Project Requirements, design standards, and system specifications.
• Preparing scope of work, scope of services, and solicitations for services including Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals; evaluation of same and justification for selection.
• Ensuring there is alignment and accountabilities between Owner's requirements and Construction Documents provided to Construction and Supply Chain. Manage the quality and timeliness of the AE's performance.
• Review and approval of consultant invoices.
• Interaction with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) for initial planning, requirements identification and approvals, and maintaining relations from the approval process through project completion.
• Manages monthly project specific design work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Effective daily management of the project design team (internal and external) and Equipment Suppliers to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable other departments to fulfil their role.
• Assign and manage workload of Consultants to ensure they do not get overwhelmed, which may lead to quality issues.
• Ensure all potential/ongoing projects are properly documented, designed, and priced per customer/lease requirements.
• Participation as Owner's representative in AOC and OAC meetings; keeping all levels of internal stakeholders knowledgeable of design elements and changes; coordinating design presentations between Owner group and AE Consultants.
• Contributes to the continuous development of program standards and specifications.
• Provide guidance to all verticals regarding most efficient & best cost solutions.
• Assist Product Team and Construction Team on pricing by providing equipment and design guidelines.
• As requested, assists with existing facilities' capital and Tenant Improvement projects.
• Develops design concepts for new projects based on Owner's Project Requirements and the project business case.
• Review appropriateness of design based on locality specifics, convention, local experience, climate, workforce, and existing standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that design standards are followed unless project conditions warrant deviations. If so, obtain consensus and document.
• Be proactive in leading efforts to develop PRO/CON and cost impact reports and present to the team for consensus.
• Presents design solutions to internal department representatives and/or Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Supports Site/Project Due Diligence Studies.
• Supervises and conducts QA/QC reviews of project documentation.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget and manage a Value Analysis process to manage scope to achieve project cost targets.
• All aspects of the design should be overseen / approved by the appropriate team, especially when exceptions/changes are proposed.
• Collaboration with Product Team, Sales/ Sales Engineering, and Operations as to product to build, options and timeline, and provide solutions to meet project goals.
• Collaborate when needed to discuss new process efficiencies and/or new products and/or datacenter configurations.
• Oversee consultant strategy and review.
• Provide design input and comments in team meetings and formulate solutions to allow the tenant's needs to be satisfied within the building constraints.
• In the case of specific customer requirements to interpret, explain, verify, coordinate, and implement the Basis of Design set forth by the customer such that they are 100% satisfied they are receiving what is requested. Ensure this is 100% documented for reference.
• All aspects of the design should be overseen / approved by the appropriate team, especially when exceptions/changes are proposed.
• May be asked to participate in Global standardization processes.

Knowledge & Attributes

• Knowledge of contractual and building regulation obligations.
• Ability to understand and interpret design and construction drawings/specifications, project schedules, detailed budgets and estimate summaries.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of a construction project, specifically data centers or equivalent industrial facilities with an emphasis on Mechanical, Electrical, Process, security/monitoring, and fire detection/suppression, and Control systems. Experience with managing IT design projects is a plus.
• Excellent coordination and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Familiarity with Building Code in jurisdictions where RDC is active, Federal Guidelines for Americans with Disabilities, and OSHA.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to present ideas effectively, and to be able to evaluate the ideas of others in project meetings.
• Experience in interfacing and coordinating intra-disciplinary departments to assess departmental needs and program requirements.
• An understanding of design and construction budgets, and how to balance design requirements to the established budget.
• Ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs without sacrificing quality and reliability.
• Ability to "defend" the design and know and articulate impact of deviations without just cause.
• Ability to develop and take new design concepts through detailed design, peer review, executive review, construction, and operation.
• Thorough understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical design concepts.
• Familiarization with AIA documents desired.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Working knowledge of CAD/Design software (ACAD and/or Revit) a benefit.
• Experience with leading using interactive design tools (e.g., BIM) and delivery methods (IPD) are a plus.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, Architecture, Engineering, or in related field / equivalent education and/or experience required. Professional licenses or certifications are desirable, but not required.

Required Experience

• Strong working acumen with CSA and MEP systems development; Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering education or experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in data centers or other specialized experience in Critical Facilities or other technically sophisticated project types.
• Direct experience with new construction, tenant improvements and capital improvement projects.
• Demonstrated Project Management experience; PMP or PgMP is a Plus.
• Experience with consultant negotiation and management.
• Prior experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple and diverse stakeholder requirements.
• Experience with Revit and/or other BIM applications.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily stationary for extended periods of time.
• Close visual work on a computer.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Work Conditions & Other Requirements

• This position is considered remote with a reliable internet connection.
• Some work in a Data Center construction and operating environment with varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Some travel (~25%) to support due diligence, design, and construction of data centers properties across the US.
• Some off hour meetings may be required due to global interactions.
• On rare occasions, "emergency" meetings may occur during off hours and/or scheduled PTO.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $118,300 - $193,400.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.