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Description
Vantage is seeking an experienced Design Manager for our Milan
campus in Melegnano, to strategically lead and enhance design and engineering efforts in the construction and development delivery process.
The role involves holistic ownership of the design life cycle, fostering seamless collaboration across functions, drive uniformity in product delivery, and work closely with the Design Program Office team to improve processes and tackle engineering challenges.
As the Design Manager, you will be instrumental in advancing the design and engineering excellence of Vantage's data center projects, contributing to the growth and success of our organization. Your technical acumen, leadership skills, and dedication to innovation will shape the future of data center development in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership
Lead the development, review, maintenance, and enhancement of design packages, standards, and specifications to ensure consistent, reliable systems.
Project Oversight
Attend assigned sites regularly and frequently. Manage external design teams ensuring their collaboration aligns with design and sustainability goals. This includes actively managing design-related RFIs, design deviations, and change requests on-site and driving timely responses from internal and external SMEs.
Client Interaction and Reporting
Foster strong client relationships by leading technical meetings and offering support to Sales and Solutions Engineering, Customer experience, Development Delivery, and Operations. Provide regular, detailed updates on design progress, risks, blockers, changes, and priorities to Vantage Regional Project Lead and, if and when necessary, to Vantage Leadership Team.
Procurement and Vendor Management
Support procurement and regional project lead and oversee 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). In addition, be the single point of contact (SPOC) for Owner Furnished & Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment technical submittals, performance specs, and detailed design in cooperation with the Procurement team.
Process Improvement
Develop and enhance design, procurement, and construction processes to streamline Operations delivery, including change management with consultants and contractors.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Anticipate, report, and mitigate design and engineering quality, risks, and opportunities through regular inspections on site in coordination with the development leader. Ensure alignment of OFCI design with executed design within the region.
Team Development
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.
Technical Interface
Utilize your technical expertise to interface with the final customer, ensuring compliance with project requirements, codes, and specifications.
Design Baselines
Own, drive, and conclude early design baselines and OPR deviation logs aligned with customer requirements in the region, collaborating closely with the regional development team and Sales and Solution Engineering to ensure lease agreement compliance.Actively provide insight to and highlight potential cost implications arising from project and design based development.
Benchmarkingand Quality
Drive benchmarking initiatives for internal regional alignment and ensure the highest design and construction quality standards.
Coordination and Integration
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.
Change Management and Process Support
Lead in supporting and coordinating the Change Management/REACH process on-site, ensuring its effective implementation for all engineering functions and disciplines 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
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Fluent Italian and English.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, building services engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution preferred.
Experience in data center design management or equivalent leadership roles
Familiarity with the Italian construction market.
Strong knowledge of critical cooling systems and power infrastructure within data center projects.
Familiarity with building codes and fire ordinances.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
