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デザインマネージャー/ Design Manager

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A renowned IT company is looking for a Design Manager. The chosen applicant will lead the construction, design, and delivery of new data centre developments, major refurbishment, and expansion projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the overall construction and project delivery of new data centre developments, major renovations, and expansion projects across Japan
  • Evaluate potential sites for data centre development during land acquisition, including technical feasibility from architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering perspectives
  • Assess the availability and capacity of infrastructure such as power, telecommunications, water supply, and drainage
  • Conduct comprehensive technical due diligence covering all relevant aspects
  • Support tenant onboarding by assessing the technical feasibility of integrating cooling systems, power demand requirements, and mechanical/electrical infrastructure
  • Collaborate closely with Construction Managers and cross-functional teams in a Design Management capacity to achieve the best project outcomes
  • Act as the primary point of contact and client representative for internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and vendors

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Experience in building facility design from an electrical or mechanical engineering design perspective, gained within an architectural design firm or the design division of a general contractor
  • Extensive experience in site due diligence, design development, and management of technical stakeholders
  • Design experience in mission-critical facilities
  • Strong customer-oriented mindset toward both internal and external stakeholders
  • Native level Japanese

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience in the design and supervision of mission-critical facility projects
  • Experience managing contractors.
  • Data centre project experience
  • Strong technical project management capabilities

About the Company:

An industry leader that is well-known for developing a wide range of innovative data centre services. With headquarters in Asia, this company offers excellent career opportunities.

Keywords:

IT, データセンター, 建設, エンジニアリング, デザイン

Job Ref: OCVYO5

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Energy & Infrastructure

Focus: MEP / Data Centre / Architecture

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: OCVYO5-C5FD8609

Date posted: 29 September 2026

Consultant: Kerri Chen