Data Centre Design Manager

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness. Our organization is a dynamic and innovative real estate company, serving as both a developer and investor with a primary focus on logistics real estate. We are expanding our portfolio to include cutting-edge data centre development projects and are therefore seeking experienced data centre professionals. Goodman is seeking an experienced Design Manager (based in Milan, Italy) to join our expanding Data Centre project team. As the Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our data centre projects, working closely with the Project Lead and the Project Manager, the wider project team, the internal departments, external consultants and contractors. Your primary responsibilities will include inter alia: selecting and managing engineering firms and experts, delivering high-quality, time and cost-effective design solutions and overseeing the Contractor’s design efforts before and during construction. The ideal candidate has a strong background in multidisciplinary design management (CSA, MEP, Firefighting, etc.), extensive experience in hyperscale or colocation data centres, and the ability to manage complex stakeholders’ environments. More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to: 1. Design Management • Coordinate, advise, monitor and control project design team (internal and external) activities to deliver high-quality design solutions at the best time, cost, sustainability, reliability, scalability, safety and constructability options. • Ensure coordination and integration of all systems (power, cooling, IT, security, firefighting) and with respect to CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) aspects. • Lead cost/time-benefit analyses and present solutions that meet project goals. • Manage appointed engineering firms and selected experts and consultants, distributing tasks and workload to ensure balanced output and the delivery of quality design work. • Oversee design development since inception till RIBA3 stage and ensure over the entire cycle the production of accurate construction documents and specifications according to Goodman and/or final users’ requirements, aiming for a 100% satisfaction rate. • Promote energy-efficient and sustainable design solutions, while supporting implementation of ESG strategies and certifications (e.g. BREEAM, LEED). • Ensure that all aspects of the design are progressively reviewed, confirmed and approved as required by internal procedures within the agreed timeline. • Review and manage (internal and/or end-user driven) design change requests during all stages of design, providing visibility and clarity on cost and time impacts. • Provide design input to balance end-user requirements with potential project constraints. • Support project managers, schedulers and cost managers in developing, implementing and managing project-specific design work plans, schedules and budgets. • Act as the main point of reference for all design activities within the project team, providing internal stakeholders with timely updates on design elements and any changes. • Represent the organization in regular design and project meetings with external design firms and consultants. 2. Tendering, Contracting, and Consultant / General Contractor (GC) Management: • Prepare and execute Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements, clearly defining Scope of Work, Services, and Fees based on the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and specific local and project requirements. • Lead the procurement process for design and consultancy services, including managing Request for Information (RFIs) and Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate proposals to justify selections. • Review and appro