About the Role

We are seeking an experienced
Design Manage
r to lead and oversee the design delivery for data centre projects. This role is responsible for driving design strategy, coordination, and execution across all disciplines, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and integrated design solutions. The position focuses on managing the
end-to-end design lifecycl
e, stakeholder alignment, and engineering excellence

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the
overall design delivery
for data centre projects from concept through detailed design stages
- Oversee coordination across
multi-disciplinary teams
(Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architecture, BIM) to ensure integrated and optimized design solutions
- Define
design strategy, standards, and best practices
for project execution
- Develop, monitor, and control
design schedules, deliverables, and milestones
- Act as the
primary interface
for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders for all design-related matters
- Ensure adherence to
industry standards, codes, regulatory requirements, and client specifications




- Identify and manage
design risks, changes, and dependencies
proactively
- Conduct and lead
design reviews, value engineering sessions, and technical audits
- Ensure
quality, consistency, and completeness
of all design documentation
- Support the
Bid Management team
with design inputs and manhour estimations
- Drive
continuous improvement
in design methodologies, tools, and processes
- Oversee
manhour planning, monitoring, and utilization
for design teams
- Track
design progress against delivery and billing milestones
- Contribute to
project program development and planning

Key Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience
, including
5+ years in design management/delivery for Data Centre or Mission Critical projects
- Proven experience in managing
complex design projects end-to-end
- Robust understanding of
MEP systems
, especially in high-availability/data centre environments
- Knowledge of
data centre de

📌 Design Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Kent Data Centres
📍 Mumbai