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Design Director

Design Director

ULTEUMIN
15 days ago
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Salary : Competitive / Paid in Indian Rupee . INR / Annual Recommended Quick Links

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For one of our global data centre clients we are seeking a Design Director to be based out of Mumbai, India for a permanent opportunity.

Overview :

As the Data Center Design Director, you will join a global, multidisciplinary engineering team that includes architects, and structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll shape design strategy, enhance project delivery, and establish standardized procedures for future system development. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate across internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies to deliver world-class data center facilities.

We are recognized for our speed to market, innovation, and reliability. As part of our global design team, you'll help drive the creation of cutting-edge, sustainable infrastructure around the world. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and an energetic culture that's transforming the industry. We're growing rapidly and looking for leaders who are passionate about professional development and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead coordination of design efforts across all engineering disciplines for data center critical infrastructure systems
  • Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings to address design coordination, milestone tracking, and issue escalation
  • Drive process improvements and implement scalable design delivery solutions
  • Develop and monitor key performance metrics related to design cost, quality, and timelines
  • Collaborate with Engineering Leads to allocate resources and adapt designs to meet evolving internal requirements
  • Define project scope, schedule, and deliverables in partnership with internal stakeholders and Project Development Managers
  • Oversee document control workflows and ensure compliance of design deliverables
  • Manage stakeholder coordination from concept through operations, ensuring alignment across the project lifecycle
  • Coordinate submittal review and approvals during construction in collaboration with contractors and consultants
  • Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture
  • 15-20 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
  • Deep understanding of multidisciplinary systems, pre-construction, and construction processes
  • 7-8 years of project management or design leadership, including RFQ / RFP execution, team selection, budgeting, and consultant coordination
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect
  • Direct experience with data center design, construction, operations, or facilities maintenance
  • Proven track record with multidisciplinary infrastructure projects through design and commissioning
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards (e.g., IBC)
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical topics to senior leadership and develop performance metrics
  • Experience navigating regulatory approvals and construction change management
  • Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, BIM / Revit, MS Project, and Procore
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