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Job Summary
The Design Manager will oversee the end-to-end design process for data center projects across Japan. This role involves ensuring compliance with Equinix global standards, local statutory codes, and effective coordination among all project stakeholders. The candidate must possess strong leadership and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
Design Ownership
Guide, receive and review complete designs from the Engineer of Record (EOR)
Take full responsibility for the design's accuracy, compliance, and delivery
Ensure designs align with Equinix global standards and local statutory regulations
Compliance Management
Ensure adherence to international and local building codes, zoning requirements, and statutory approvals
Monitor designs for compliance with sustainability practices and industry-leading standards
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Procurement teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Facilitate regular meetings to address design issues, milestones, and escalations as needed
Project Management
Manage design submittals during construction phases in coordination with contractors, external consultants, and internal teams
Oversee the workflow of document controllers and audit deliverables
Process Improvement
Drive process improvements related to cost, quality, and design duration metrics
Collect feedback from construction and commissioning teams for continuous improvement
Regional Flexibility
Adapt designs to meet the unique challenges of projects across different countries in Asia Pacific
Address pre/post-construction permits and statutory approvals specific to each jurisdiction
Qualifications
Leadership and project management expertise
Technical proficiency in data center infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, structural)
Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outcomes
Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement across diverse cultural contexts
Familiarity with sustainability practices in data center design is an advantage
Eligibility is limited to those who hold a Japanese work visa (humanities and international knowledge).
Location
The candidate will be based in Japan but must be willing to travel extensively within the region depending on project requirements.
職務概要
データセンタープロジェクトの設計プロセス全体を日本国内で統括するデザインマネージャーを募集します。この役割には,Equinixのグローバル基準への準拠,現地の法規遵守,およびプロジェクト関係者の効果的な調整が求められます。強いリーダーシップと技術的な専門知識を兼ね備えていることが必須です。
責任
設計責任
コンプライアンス管理
国際的な建築基準,区域規制,および法的承認への準拠を確認する
設計が持続可能性のベストプラクティスおよび業界をリードする基準に準拠していることを監視する
ステークホルダー調整
建設マネージャー,商業マネージャー,調達チーム,その他のステークホルダーと協力し,プロジェクトの円滑な実行を確保する
必要に応じて設計問題,マイルストーン,エスカレーションを解決するための定期的な会議を調整する
プロジェクト管理
建設フェーズにおいて,請負業者,外部コンサルタント,内部チームと協調して設計提出物を管理する
ドキュメントコントローラーのワークフローを監督し,納品物を監査する
プロセス改善
コスト,品質,設計期間に関するメトリクスに基づくプロセス改善を推進する
建設チームとコミッショニングチームからフィードバックを収集し,継続的な改善を推進します
地域対応力
資格
勤務地
候補者は日本を拠点としますが,プロジェクトの要件に応じて地域内での出張が頻繁に発生する可能性があります
選考プロセス
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