Director, Design Delivery

Description

• Ensures proper execution of the design process and interacts with key consulting and construction partners to deliver world class data centers with a strong focus on cost management
• Executes against a development roadmap which aligns with an evolution in need and global design standards
• Responsible for the management of departmental schedules for assigned projects to ensure on time creation and review of BODs, REIC Submissions, and design documentation as needed
• Mentors those that work for them or in related design delivery teams to ensure the design delivery function grows in line with the Company's needs and continues to lead the industry
• Manages the complete portfolio of assigned design works within the sub-region or global sub-function
• Ensures designs are compliant with Global Design Standards while incorporating the most cost effect approach for the local market ensuring the maximum amount of standard design
• Manages a team of multi-disciplinary design project staff to manage and deliver a portfolio of world-class data center designs on time and to budget
• Manages internal and external resources by way of their influence, outstanding interpersonal skills and industry-recognized competencies
• Effectively communicates with internal technical staff and external design consulting partners to ensure designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards
• Works closely with Asset Management, Real Estate, Construction, and Capacity Management to manage the overall design portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritized to meet commercial requirements and deliver on-time technically exemplary designs consistent with our global design standards
• Works cross-functionally to ensure accurate tracking of all design construction projects from inception, due diligence, Basis of Design (BOD) creation, and Real Estate Investment Committee (REIC) presentation through to successful close-out, with specific focus on the on-time delivery of their department's outputs
• Maintains positive relationships with design partners and subcontractors to ensure transparency, high quality and on-time delivery of projects meeting Equinix's design standards
• Reviews design budgets, with the aid of the commercial management team, and controls change management requests during the construction phase in consultation with the Construction Manager and Center of Excellence staffs
• Acts as a key stakeholder in the decisions about the choice of design partners and for individual assignment to projects
• Manages the allocation of projects to staff members based on skills and the needs of the portfolio
• Keeps abreast of advancements in design being investigated by the Center of Excellence departments to ensure technologies support future Data Center design and construction needs and meet the evolving needs of the customer

Requirements

• 7+ years management experience preferred
• 10+ years experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or subcontractor, OR 10+ years experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice preferred
• PE desirable but not essential
• MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR MSc in Architecture is preferred, BSc acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role, Architects to hold RA or AIA

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance