Data Center Design Project Manager (M/F) (J26-294)

Location: Île-de-France
Start date: Immediate
Sector: Industry

Context

As part of the launch of a data center project, the role involves leading the early design phase (RIBA 2 / Preliminary Design). The objective is to structure, coordinate, and secure technical studies (electrical and HVAC), ensuring the quality of deliverables and compliance with project requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Design Management

  • Lead the preliminary design phase (APS / RIBA 2) of the data center project
  • Coordinate technical studies in electrical and HVAC disciplines
  • Ensure overall consistency of proposed technical solutions
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and optimization of solutions (value engineering)

Project Management

  • Manage a work package or project
  • Develop and monitor:
    • budget
    • project schedule
    • resource plans (mobilization / demobilization)
  • Prioritize activities and secure key milestones

Supervision & Coordination

  • Lead a team of engineers (design and/or construction)
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide project reporting to stakeholders

Studies & Deliverables Management

  • Supervise the production of studies:
    • preliminary design (APS), detailed design (APD), project design (PRO), tender documents (DCE)
  • Ensure the quality of deliverables:
    • technical files
    • schedules
    • contractual documents
  • Participate in drafting and validating technical documents

Procurement & Tendering

  • Lead supplier tenders
  • Analyze technical and commercial offers
  • Contribute to partner selection

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

  • Degree in electrical engineering (mandatory)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Proven experience in design phases (APS / RIBA 2)
  • Experience in data center environments or highly technical complex projects is highly valued

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of electrical and HVAC design studies
  • Solid understanding of design phases: APS / APD / PRO / DCE
  • Ability to propose optimized technical solutions

Project Management Skills

  • Budget and schedule management
  • Multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities

Communication

  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Fluent English required (B2/C1 level)

Tools

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)