Design Manager（Data Centers）

Design Manager

Location: Johor/Kuala Lumpur/Thailand/Indonesia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

TERA DATA CENTERS PTE. LTD. (“TERA DC”), founded in 2022 and headquartered in Singapore, is a fast-growing multinational data center platform developing and operating large-scale, next-generation campus developments across Asia. TERA DC serves leading hyperscale customers and supports the region’s accelerating demand for AI computing and cloud infrastructure. With projects in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other strategic markets, TERA DC delivers sustainable, campus-based ecosystems that enable long-term digital transformation.

As a young, high-growth company, TERA DC offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning are valued. We welcome people who enjoy challenges, thrive in ambiguity, and are excited to build from shaping processes to delivering real-world outcomes with a high-performing, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

The Design Manager will lead and oversee the end-to-end design process for data centre projects across the APAC region, ensuring compliance with Tera’s global design standards, applicable local statutory codes and regulations, and project-specific requirements. The role requires effective coordination among internal teams, consultants, Engineers of Record (EORs), contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder-management capabilities, and multidisciplinary technical expertise.

ResponsibilitiesTechnical Ownership & Expertise

· Offer expert guidance and in-depth technical knowledge for each system (e.g., power, cooling, network infrastructure, structural) to ensure designs reliability

· Lead cross-functional SMEs (electrical, mechanical, civil and architectural) to drive outcome, fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

· Take full responsibility for the design's accuracy, compliance, and delivery

· Ensure designs align with Tera global standards and local statutory regulations

· Address pre/post-construction permits and statutory approvals specific to each jurisdiction

Project Coordination & Management

· Manage design submittals during construction phases in coordination with project managers, architects, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and other relevant disciplines to seamlessly integrate data center designs into overarching project master plans.

· Ensure the proper document control workflow and audit project deliverable to ensure completeness, proper version control and compliance with established requirements and procedures.

Compliance Management

· Ensure adherence to international and local building codes, zoning requirements, and statutory approvals

· Monitor designs for compliance with sustainability practices and industry-leading standards

Stakeholder and Interface Management

· Act as a key liaison between internal engineering teams, project management, clients, regulatory bodies, and external design consultants, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication regarding design progress, challenges, and decisions.

· Facilitate regular meetings to address design issues, milestones, and escalations as needed

Documentation & Reporting

· Prepare, review and approve comprehensive design documentation, including technical specifications, equipment schedules, commissioning plan and progress reports, ensuring all the records are accurate, complete and maintained systematically

· Collect feedback from construction and commissioning teams for continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

Education & Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Architecture), or a related technical field is required.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in data center design or critical infrastructure systems

· Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies

· Proven experience in managing design phases of complex, multi-disciplinary projects from conceptualization through to construction documentation and handover

· Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement across diverse cultural contexts

· Familiarity with sustainability practices in data center design is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

· Leadership and project management expertise

· Technical proficiency in data center infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, structural etc.)

· Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outcomes

· Familiarity with hyperscale data center design considerations and operational requirements