Project Design Manager
CTS GroupNorway1 day ago
Full-timeDesign, Art/Creative +1
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We are looking for an experienced Project Design Manager to lead and coordinate design activities for complex projects in Norway, with a strong focus on data center development.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving the design process from early phase through execution, ensuring high quality, efficient solutions, and strong collaboration across disciplines. You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to deliver projects that meet technical, commercial, and sustainability goals.
What you will be doing
As Project Design Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that design work supports project success from start to finish.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Include
We are looking for someone who is both structured and collaborative, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment.
You Likely Have
To Succeed In This Role, We Believe You Are
You will be part of a collaborative and professional environment where your input matters. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute to high-impact projects, and work closely with skilled colleagues across disciplines.
We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for development, and competitive conditions.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving the design process from early phase through execution, ensuring high quality, efficient solutions, and strong collaboration across disciplines. You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to deliver projects that meet technical, commercial, and sustainability goals.
What you will be doing
As Project Design Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that design work supports project success from start to finish.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading and coordinating the design process across disciplines
- Working closely with engineers, architects, contractors, and internal teams
- Ensuring designs meet applicable Nordic and European standards and regulations
- Following up design progress, timelines, and deliverables
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Supporting optimization of design solutions for efficiency, scalability, and performance
- Managing interfaces between stakeholders and ensuring alignment on requirements
- Identifying risks early and contributing to practical solutions
- Supporting project delivery with a strong focus on quality and execution
We are looking for someone who is both structured and collaborative, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment.
You Likely Have
- A degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Experience from design management in construction, engineering, or data center projects
- Good understanding of multidisciplinary design (architectural, structural, MEP)
- Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. ASHRAE, EN50600, Uptime Institute, TIA)
- Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM platforms
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- 8–10 years of relevant experience from design or engineering roles
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Background from complex or mission-critical projects (e.g. data centers, hospitals, infrastructure) is an advantage
- Experience working in international or fast-paced environments
To Succeed In This Role, We Believe You Are
- A clear and confident communicator
- Proactive and solution-oriented
- Structured, yet flexible when needed
- Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
- A team player who enjoys collaboration across functions and cultures
You will be part of a collaborative and professional environment where your input matters. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute to high-impact projects, and work closely with skilled colleagues across disciplines.
We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for development, and competitive conditions.
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