Design Manager
Pubblicato il 11-10-2026 - Jacobs in Cologno Monzese
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
The Design Manager will lead the design and delivery of complex Data Center projects in Italy and internationally, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee project delivery from concept and detailed design through procurement, construction support and commissioning.
- Ensure design deliverables meet client requirements, project schedules, quality standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact for design-related matters with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
- Facilitate design reviews, technical coordination workshops and project reporting activities.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, providing practical and innovative technical solutions.
- Collaborate with local and international delivery teams to ensure effective project execution and compliance with local requirements.
- Support Project Managers and Project Directors in achieving successful project outcomes.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Here's what you'll need
- Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related technical discipline.
- More than 5 years of experience in Design Management, Project Management or Engineering Management within engineering consultancy or construction environments.
- Experience delivering complex engineering projects, preferably Data Centers.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and stakeholders across multiple locations.
- Understanding of design delivery across all project stages,