DESIGN DIRECTOR / MANAGER

Marseille, France

Job Reference 1250195

Location Marseille, France

Industry Infrastructure - Construction & Civil

Function Engineering & Design

Job Type Contract

Date Added October 28, 2024

The Design Director will oversee and coordinate design activities across multidisciplinary teams in both tender and design phases, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, and project management expertise to align design processes with client expectations and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

During Tender Phase:
  • Coordinate design across engineering teams for all trades, including Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), Mechanical, and Electrical.
  • Manage the alignment of quotation coordination for accurate and timely bid submissions.
  • Take ownership of a specific trade based on expertise.
  • Facilitate technical responses to inquiries, ensuring clarity and completeness.
  • Contribute to project scheduling to align design timelines with tender requirements.
During Design Phase:
  • Manage design processes in construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and distribution of design drawings.
  • Act as the main client contact for design-related issues, building strong client relationships.
  • Develop communication strategies to coordinate design teams and maintain smooth information flow.
  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
  • Assess and manage design-related risks, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and sustainable building standards, such as BREEAM.
  • Lead the design team, chairing meetings, writing reports, and presenting as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
  • Strong design and technical expertise in CSA, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
  • Experienced in project management with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Data Center (DC) design.

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