Social network you want to login/join with: Design and Estimating Manager - Data Center, Milano Client: Hays Location: Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 277092072965747507233710 Job Views: 2 Posted: 27.04.2025 Expiry Date: 11.06.2025 Job Description: Our client is one of the major general contractors in Europe with a turnover exceeding €1B. They are a leading player in turnkey projects, from design to construction, in the infrastructure and building sectors. The company offers solutions including financial planning, land evaluation, design, and construction within the industrial, logistics, and data center sectors. To strengthen the Data Center Business Unit, we are seeking a Senior Design and Estimating Manager who will report to the Senior Design Director and will be responsible for ensuring the competitiveness of submitted offers. The Senior Design and Estimating Manager is accountable for applying best practices in design and estimating, and for the correct utilization of design and estimating tools within their scope. Key Responsibilities & Activities: Writing and optimizing sales proposals Detailed technical design and estimating aligned with client needs Providing technical support during negotiations Prospection Phase: Assisting the Business Development team in qualifying leads and deciding on proceeding with design and estimating Contributing to the Go/No Go decision process Supporting the presentation of sales offers as needed Design and Estimating Phase: Ensuring compliance with the Go/No Go process Managing project cost estimates in line with bidding schedules Managing external design and engineering firms Coordinating internal support functions Meeting with clients during project definition Ensuring technical design quality Defining client specifications to optimize costs while maintaining quality Construction Phase: Participating in subcontractor tendering when necessary Checking P0 and P1 budgets with project teams Assisting during construction if required Qualifications: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or similar field. At least five years of experience in the construction industry. Languages spoken: fluent English required; French is a plus. Skills / Competencies: Location – Milan, with hybrid work options. Next Steps: Candidates of all genders are invited to send their CV in Word format, referencing (Ref. 944971), after reading the privacy notice at www.hays.it, along with consent for personal data processing as per Legislative Decree no. 196/03. Aut. Min N. 13/I/0007145/03.04 April 1, 2008. J-18808-Ljbffr