Design Manager
Omega 365 Consulting is a leading supplier of highly skilled project personnel in the oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors. We offer a wide range of consultant assignments, featuring many of the most exciting projects in Norway and internationally.
Details
Duration: ASAP
Location: Undheim (4 dagers uke ok)
Option: Varighet 1-2 år
Design Manager – Data Center Projects
Position Summary
The Design Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing all design activities throughout the lifecycle of data center projects. The role ensures that design solutions meet client requirements, technical specifications, quality standards, budget constraints, and project schedules. The Design Manager acts as the primary interface between clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Design Management
Lead and manage the complete design process from concept development through detailed design and construction support.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications disciplines.
Ensure all design deliverables are completed in accordance with project requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
Monitor design progress and proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
Manage design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Project Coordination
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commissioning Managers, and client representatives.
Ensure alignment between design intent, construction execution, and operational requirements.
Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications and supplier submissions.
Coordinate design changes and manage change control processes.
Technical Leadership
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, building codes, standards, and client requirements.
Review and approve design documentation, calculations, and technical reports.
Drive innovative and cost-effective design solutions while maintaining reliability and scalability.
Support value engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes.
Risk and Quality Management
Identify and mitigate design-related risks.
Ensure design quality and consistency across all project phases.
Facilitate design assurance and technical audits.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented in future projects.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for all design-related matters.
Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Present design progress, technical solutions, and key decisions to project stakeholders and senior management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in design management, engineering management, or project delivery.
Experience from large-scale data center, industrial, mission-critical, construction, or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of MEP systems and data center infrastructure.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design tools.
Desired Skills
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
Commercial awareness and cost management understanding.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Key Interfaces
Client Representatives
Project Director
Project Managers
Construction Managers
Commissioning Managers
Engineering Consultants
Contractors and Suppliers
BIM Team
Quality and HSE Teams
Success Criteria
Designs delivered on schedule and within budget.
Compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
Effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
Minimal design-related construction issues.
Successful project handover and client satisfaction.
Continuous improvement in design processes and project performance
Join Omega 365 Consulting for:
Personalized, hands-on support from our dedicated Omega 365 team members
Collaboration with one of Norway's most prestigious consultant firms
Guidance from experienced department managers, facilitating the development of your project expertise
Internal visa assistance and expert advice for EEA/expat consultants
Excellent opportunities to expand your professional network through project involvement and social gatherings
Exclusive benefits including access to holiday houses and cabins in picturesque locations such as Hovden, Hemsedal, Geilo, Hafjell, Oppdal, Voss, Vågsli, Sirdal, Gran Canaria, and Thailand
Diverse offerings of events including concerts and exciting excursion, both in Norway and abroad. We unveil attractive new trips exclusively for our employees every year.
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