Director, Design Delivery

EquinixSingapore, Michigan, Singapore

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

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Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Job Profile Summary

The Director, Design Delivery leads a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and architects and is responsible for a portfolio of data center projects within a sub-region. These projects can include : new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, and mechanical and electrical equipment selections. They are industry recognized leaders on data center design and experienced team leaders. The Director, Design critically assesses design decisions across disciplines and applies required Equinix standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices for their assigned sub-region. They manage and guide junior staff and lead relationships with key design partners and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

Personnel Management

Manage a team of multi-disciplinary design project staff to deliver world-class data center designs on time and within budget.
Communicate effectively with internal technical staff and external design consulting partners to ensure designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards.
Mentor team members to ensure growth and industry leadership.

Design Process

Ensure proper execution of the design process, working with consulting and construction partners to deliver cost-effective, high-quality data centers.

Manage partner selection and project assignments.

Oversee internal and external resources, ensuring design quality and standards compliance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate across departments to track project progress from inception to close-out, ensuring on-time delivery.

Maintain positive relationships with partners and subcontractors for transparency and quality.

Work with Asset Management, Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and Capacity Management to prioritize and deliver projects that meet business and technical standards.

Project Management

Manage the portfolio of design projects within the sub-region or globally.

Assign projects based on team skills and needs.

Manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of design documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

Review design budgets and control change requests during construction.

Ensure designs are compliant with global standards and optimized for local markets.

Stay updated on technological advancements to support future data center needs.

Execute development roadmaps aligned with evolving standards and needs.

Qualifications

7+ years management experience preferred.

10+ years in a design firm or mission-critical building team, or as an architectural lead in a similar environment.

MSc in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture preferred; BSc acceptable with extensive experience.

Professional licensure (RA, AIA) preferred; PE desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

Equinix is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified candidates needing assistance or accommodations should contact us. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to lawful protected characteristics.

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Design Director • Singapore, Michigan, Singapore