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Design Manager / Design Project Manager – Data Center

Felps Group 🇫🇷 Ile-de-France, France

Onsite Full-time Senior

Manage the design phase and execution of hyperscale data center projects, coordinating with design offices and monitoring site deliverables. Act as the technical interface between project teams, technical assistants, and local stakeholders while managing electrical and HVAC dimensioning.

Responsibilities

  • Pilot and manage design execution, coordinating study offices and monitoring deliverables
  • Track construction progress, identify field issues and update execution drawings
  • Coordinate technical aspects of power, cooling and ventilation sizing
  • Write technical specifications, consult subcontractors, analyze and negotiate quotes
  • Interface with project teams, technical AMO, and local stakeholders
  • Produce concise management‑focused reports and limited documentation

Requirements

  • Proven senior experience (10+ years) in data‑center infrastructure project management
  • Engineering degree or equivalent with strong knowledge of power (CFO), cooling (CFA) and ventilation (CVC) systems
  • Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding
  • Strong autonomy and decision‑making skills
  • PMP certification or equivalent project‑leadership experience (preferred)
  • Professional English; French and/or Portuguese are a plus
  • Willingness to travel between France and Portugal as needed

Key Skills

Data‑center design Project management Technical coordination Power (CFO) engineering Cooling (CFA) engineering Ventilation (CVC) engineering Construction documentation Issue tracking Stakeholder management Negotiation Specification writing PMP methodology Agile project practices Cross‑functional collaboration English proficiency French language Portuguese language Travel flexibility Risk assessment Budget control

About Felps Group

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