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Design Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Design Manager to coordinate design delivery on a large data center construction project. The role covers design programme, RFIs, design reviews, consultant coordination, subcontractor design, buildability, procurement support, and construction interface management.

• Management of the design programme and design deliverables
• Coordination of consultants, subcontractor design, internal teams, and client comments
• Tracking of RFIs, design changes, technical queries, and design decisions
• Leadership of design coordination meetings and technical workshops
• Alignment of design information with procurement, construction, inspection, and commissioning requirements
• Management of the design risk register and escalation of design issues affecting cost, programme, or quality
• Support of buildability, maintainability, and value engineering reviews
• Coordination of design interfaces between CSA, MEP, security, BMS, fire systems, telecoms, and commissioning

Your Profile

• Degree in architecture, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or another relevant design discipline
• Minimum 7 years' experience in design coordination or design management
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or MEP-heavy projects preferred
• Good understanding of CSA and MEP coordination, design deliverables, RFIs, and technical reviews
• Experience managing consultants and subcontractor design teams
• Understanding of construction sequence, procurement requirements, and commissioning constraints
• Experience with BIM coordination and CDE workflows desirable
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Your Benefits

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements