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Senior Design Manager at NTT America, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Preparation and execution of Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements defining Scope of Work, Scope of Services and Fees based on Owner’s Project Requirements, design standards, and system specifications. + Preparing scope of work, scope of services, and solicitations for services including Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals; evaluation of same and justification for selection. + Ensuring there is alignment and accountabilities between Owner’s requirements and Construction Documents provided to Construction and Supply Chain. Manage the quality and timeliness of the AE’s performance. + Review and approval of consultant invoices. + Interaction with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) for initial planning, requirements identification and approvals, and maintaining relations from the approval process through project completion. + Manages monthly project specific design work plans, schedules, and budgets. + Effective daily management of the project design team (internal and external) and Equipment Suppliers to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable other departments to fulfil their role. + Assign and manage workload of Consultants to ensure they do not get overwhelmed, which may lead to quality issues. + Ensure all potential/ongoing projects are properly documented, designed, and priced per customer/lease requirements. + Participation as Owner’s representative in AOC and OAC meetings; keeping all levels of internal stakeholders knowledgeable of design elements and changes; coordinating design presentations between Owner group and AE Consultants. + Contributes to the continuous development of program standards and specifications. + Provide guidance to all verticals regarding most efficient & best cost solutions. + Assist Product Team and Construction Team on pricing by providing equipment and design guidelines. + As requested, assists with existing facilities’ capital and Tenant Improvement projects. + Develops design concepts for new projects based on Owner’s Project Requirements and the project business case. + Review appropriateness of design based on locality specifics, convention, local experience, climate, workforce, and existing standards. + Responsible for ensuring that design standards are followed unless project conditions warrant deviations. If so, obtain consensus and document. + Be proactive in leading efforts to develop PRO/CON and cost impact reports and present to the team for consensus. + Presents design solutions to internal department representatives and/or Authorities Having Jurisdiction. + Supports Site/Project Due Diligence Studies. + Supervises and conducts QA/QC reviews of project documentation. + Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget and manage a Value Analysis process to manage scope to achieve project cost targets. + All aspects of the design should be overseen / approved by the appropriate team, especially when exceptions/changes are proposed. + Collaboration with Product Team, Sales/ Sales Engineering, and Operations as to product to build, options and timeline, and provide solutions to meet project goals. + Collaborate when needed to discuss new process efficiencies and/or new products and/or datacenter configurations. + Oversee consultant strategy and review. + Provide design input and comments in team meetings and formulate solutions to allow the tenant’s needs to be satisfied within the building constraints. + In the case of specific customer requirements to interpret, explain, verify, coordinate, and implement the Basis of Design set forth by the customer such that they are 100% satisfied they are receiving what is requested. Ensure this is 100% documented for reference. + All aspects of the design should be overseen / approved by the appropriate team, especially when exceptions/changes are proposed. + May be asked to participate in Global standardization processes KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES + Knowledge of contractual and building regulation obligations. + Ability to understand and interpret design and construction drawings/specifications, project schedules, detailed budgets and estimate summaries. + In-depth knowledge of all aspects of a construction project, specifically data centers or equivalent industrial facilities with an emphasis on Mechanical, Electrical, Process, security/monitoring, and fire detection/suppression, and Control systems. Experience with managing IT design projects is a plus. + Excellent coordination and project management skills. + Excellent verbal and written communications skills. + Familiarity with Building Code in jurisdictions where RDC is active, Federal Guidelines for Americans with Disabilities, and OSHA. + Strong interpersonal skills: ability to present ideas effectively, and to be able to evaluate the ideas of others in project meetings. + Experience in interfacing and coordinating intra-disciplinary departments to assess departmental needs and program requirements. + An understanding of design and construction budgets, and how to balance design requirements to the established budget. + Ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs without sacrificing quality and reliability. + Ability to “defend” the design and know and articulate impact of deviations without just cause. + Ability to develop and take new design concepts through detailed design, peer review, executive review, construction, and operation. + Thorough understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical design concepts. + Familiarization with AIA documents desired. + Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook and Bluebeam + Working knowledge of CAD/Design software (ACAD and/or Revit) a benefit. + Experience with leading using interactive design tools (e.g., BIM) and delivery methods (IPD) are a plus. #LI-GlobalDataCentres #LI-AR3 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS + Bachelor’s degree in design, Architecture, Engineering, or in related field / equivalent education and/or experience required. Professional licenses or certifications are desirable, but not required. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE + Strong working acumen with CSA and MEP systems development; Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering education or experience is a plus. + Minimum 5 years of experience working in data centers or other specialized experience in Critical Facilities or other technically sophisticated project types. + Direct experience with new construction, tenant improvements and capital improvement projects. + Demonstrated Project Management experience; PMP or PgMP is a Plus. + Experience with consultant negotiation and management. + Prior experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple and diverse stakeholder requirements. + Experience with Revit and/or other BIM applications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Primarily stationary for extended periods of time. + Close visual work on a computer. + Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments. WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS + This position is considered remote with a reliable internet connection. + Some work in a Data Center construction and operating environment To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account