CrawlJobs Logo

Data Center Design Manager

Ireland, Dublin · Job Posted January 29, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for greenfield, brownfield and retrofit engineering / design projects through all stages
  • Manage internal and external resources for the delivery of land technical due diligence, construction permitting, engineering/designing the building shell/core, power, cooling, telecom and controls infrastructure
  • Provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership for our datacenter architectural / engineering designs
  • Oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions
  • Manage the design deliverables of MS consultants (architects, engineers, and designers)
  • Engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft as well as outside vendors

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent in construction/design management
  • Substantial number of years’ experience in delivering engineering / construction infrastructure projects
  • Ideally 5 years’ experience as lead engineer, lead architect, design manager or project manager for large scale complex infrastructure projects
  • Chartered / Professional Engineer / Project Manager or Registered Architect
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • High level of proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design
  • Ability to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment
  • Person of integrity, methodical, detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes
  • Contract negotiation skills with solid understanding of value-added ideas
  • Ability to get things done in fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and jurisdictional standards
  • Ability to prepare and present using MS office packages
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally
  • Large scale project experience (100MW per project) delivering Design Build, and Design Bid Build type projects
  • Good experience in running technical site due diligence programmes
  • Good track record in data centre / mission critical section

Nice to have

Chartered / Professional Engineer / Project Manager or Registered Architect

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Data Center Design Manager

8 matching positions

Data Center Design Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. W...
Location
Location
Ireland , Dublin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.microsoft.com/ Logo
Microsoft Corporation
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent in construction/design management
  • Substantial experience in delivering engineering / construction infrastructure projects as design or project manager
  • Demonstrated experience as lead engineer, lead architect, design manager or project manager for large scale complex infrastructure projects
  • Chartered / Professional Engineer / Project Manager or Registered Architect
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • High level of proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design
  • Ability to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment
  • Person of integrity, methodical, detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
  • Contract negotiation skills with solid understanding of value-added ideas without compromising safety and quality of deliverables
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage internal and external resources for the delivery of land technical due diligence, construction permitting, engineering/designing the building shell/core, power, cooling, telecom and controls infrastructure to align with Microsoft IT capacity roadmap for builds
  • Provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership for our datacenter architectural / engineering designs
  • Oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules, and budgets of the projects
  • Manage the design deliverables of MS consultants (architects, engineers, and designers)
  • Engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Engi...
Location
Location
United States , Beaver Dam
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of work experience in construction management
  • Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and or data center construction
  • General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration
  • Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
  • Manage the budget associated with the project
  • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
  • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
  • Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
  • Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
  • Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
  • Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, planning, and partnership
  • Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
  • Partner with the General Contractors, Vendors, & Cross-Functional Partners to foster an environment of collaboration
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Desi...
Location
Location
United States , Gallatin
Salary
Salary:
150000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry
  • Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and or data center construction
  • General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration
  • Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
  • Manage the budget associated with the project
  • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
  • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
  • Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
  • Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
  • Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
  • Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
  • Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
  • Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build collaborative relationships
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Desi...
Location
Location
United States , Miami
Salary
Salary:
150000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
  • Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and or data center construction
  • Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry
  • General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
  • Manage the budget associated with the project
  • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
  • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
  • Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
  • Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
  • Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
  • Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
  • Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
  • Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build collaborative relationships
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Systems Program Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

We are seeking a leader to own and deliver complex, multi-faceted system portfol...
Location
Location
United States , Reston
Salary
Salary:
123000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline) or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in program, project, or portfolio management, with a focus on large-scale, complex systems or enterprise environments for large-scale construction organizations
  • Proven success in managing multiple, cross-functional programs or portfolios simultaneously
  • Proven success in systems development, integration, and lifecycle management
  • Proven success with risk management, data analytics, stakeholder management (including change management), reporting, budget tracking, and vendor management
  • Proven success with leading and influencing cross-functional teams, including technical and business stakeholders
  • Proven success in communication, stakeholder management, teaching, and reporting skills
  • Proven success in developing and executing multi-year roadmaps and interdependent systems strategies
  • Proven success in delivering training, support, and consultation to a wide array of stakeholders
  • Proven success in implementing best practices, measurable process improvements, and operational efficiencies
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop, implement, and manage a portfolio of complex, system-focused programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives
  • Develop and implement standards and strategies to enable scalable processes for systems and cross-functional partners
  • Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources based on strategic relevance, potential benefits, risks, and available capacity
  • Develop and maintain multi-year roadmaps, investment strategies, and success criteria for the systems programs and portfolio
  • Define, plan, and manage all aspects of program delivery, including scope, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
  • Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
  • Serve as the single point of contact for all portfolio and program stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, and external partners
  • Manage communications, reporting, and status updates to ensure transparency and alignment across all levels of the organization
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the portfolio and individual programs
  • Plan and manage resources (people, budget, vendors) across the portfolio to maximize value and efficiency
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
Read More
Arrow Right

Engineering Program Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Meta is seeking an Engineering Program Manager, Technical Operations to join our...
Location
Location
United States , Reston
Salary
Salary:
160000.00 - 223000.00 USD / Year
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management/Project Management
  • Proven track record driving results on complex problems with many stakeholders
  • Large scale critical infrastructure, Research and Development, and/or data center experience
  • Experience building relationships and driving collaboration from cross-functional teams
  • Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational experience
  • Understanding of engineering details and the impacts of change across multiple disciplines
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage highly-complex, cross-functional systems designs and component research & development projects from concept through to completion
  • Drive complex problem statement development and create milestone schedules that end in decisions and implementation
  • Interface with Engineering, Facilities, Electrical/Mechanical Engineers, Construction, Network, Cabling, Security and business owners for project requirements and scope
  • Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, and testing phases
  • Digest technical drawings, questioning the inputs of the engineers across multiple highly technical engineering departments and helping to bring all of it together into a cohesive executable package
  • Manage dependencies and handoffs effectively and optimize schedules accordingly
  • Drive internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions
  • Conduct business process re-engineering reviews to innovate on business processes and define ways to improve their efficiency and effectiveness
  • Drive continual improvement of productivity
  • Identify areas of risk and drive solution with subject matter experts within the organization
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Desi...
Location
Location
United States , Los Lunas
Salary
Salary:
150000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry
  • Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and or data center construction
  • General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration
  • Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
  • Manage the budget associated with the project
  • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
  • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
  • Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
  • Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
  • Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
  • Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
  • Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
  • Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build collaborative relationships
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
Read More
Arrow Right

Regional Quality Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction

Meta is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to join our Data Center Design, Engin...
Location
Location
United States , Kansas City
Salary
Salary:
150000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year
meta.com Logo
Meta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in quality control & quality assurance (QA/QC) and/or Commissioning (Commissioning) programs for data centers or mission critical construction projects
  • BS in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs
  • Experience in civil/structural, building envelope, mechanical, electrical, and Instrumentation and Control (I&C) disciplines
  • Experience leading QA/QC and Cx programs
  • Experience in contractor, consultant, and vendor management
  • Experience in mission critical power and cooling infrastructure or other critical systems
  • Experience adapting to a hands-on, start-up work environment
  • Travel domestically as needed (anticipated 40-60%)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop/monitor quality program metrics to evaluate the project’s performance
  • Contribute to building collaborative teams by mentoring and developing the on-site partner construction Quality & Commissioning teams
  • Establish effective processes and standards to enable efficient execution and effective cross-functional communications
  • Provide leadership to site quality teams and interface at the highest level between design, construction, and facility operations leadership and the general contractor
  • Provide direction and feedback to general contractor staff and trade partners on the Quality program
  • Provide training of personnel to ensure awareness of quality procedures and specific responsibilities in the Quality process
  • Coordinate quality issues & schedule dynamics between the Meta design, sourcing, construction, and facility operations teams
  • Audit Quality activities of staff and trade partners as often and as necessary to assess conformance with the Quality procedures
  • Perform quality engineering audits of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements
  • Evaluate effectiveness against Quality Program Standards and modify, if required, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 related quality & commissioning products and processes
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right