Design Manager - Data Centres

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing—turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures; we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that shape our world.

The "why" of what we do is the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.

Design Manager – Data Centres

Jacobs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Manager – Data Centres to join our Advanced Facilities – Data Centre team in the Australia / New Zealand region.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead while continuing to grow your career, delivering advanced facilities projects within the region while connecting with our leading global practice.

Key Responsibilities

Lead development and monitoring of design programmes in association with Technical and Discipline Leads, managing information requirements, assumptions, and reporting

Coordinate and agree definitions of package scope and technical delivery, managing project delivery by controlling change, budgets, and resources

Lead multidisciplinary design projects from concept through to construction and handover stages

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day project matters, building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships

Chair internal and external design meetings, facilitating communication and coordination between stakeholders

Oversee the production of project documentation, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines and budgets

Lead project commercial activities including invoicing, project reporting, and managing dashboards

Support the Principal Designer in planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health and safety during pre-construction phases, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

Coordinate with core design disciplines and specialist inputs to ensure cohesive final designs

Manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects across their entire lifecycle, including planning, design verification, tendering, contract administration, and risk management

Champion and advocate for emerging design services, promoting standardisation of processes and best practices

Qualifications

Recognised tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management

Significant experience delivering complex mission-critical projects, preferably data centres

Previous experience as a Design Lead and / or Project Manager on major complex data centres

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams, including coordination with external sub-consultants

Background in working with contractors for complex packages, including workshops, multi-disciplinary reviews, and problem-solving

Expertise in managing scope and programme, delivering high-quality technical deliverables, and achieving financial success for projects

Strong commercial and client-facing skills

Professional chartership or membership of relevant professional institutions (highly regarded)

Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Join Us

Excellent remuneration and benefits package, reflecting your experience and expertise.

Partnering with some of the world's largest data centre providers, delivering impactful solutions across six countries in-region (and many more globally).

Inclusive work environment that values and respects employees, emphasizing work-life balance and wellbeing.

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development across various markets and countries.

Dedicated to making the world more connected and sustainable, allowing employees to contribute to projects that positively impact communities and the environment.

Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging in everything we do.

We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and backgrounds in the workplace.

Our comprehensive range of benefits supports all employees throughout every stage of life, from paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance and fertility & IVF treatment coverage.

We are recognised as a leader in gender equality and hold a GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

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