Design Project Manager (Estonia)

Headquarters: Tallinn, EE URL: http://ehvert.com Location: Estonia, Remote/ Hybrid (Tallinn) Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers. Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term). Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit of Salas O’Brien, is seeking a Design Project Manager to join our growing team, with immediate focus on delivering complex data center projects, which are at the core of our business. This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project . The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement . How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience. Role Summary Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex mission critical projects with a primary focus on hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The Design Project Manager serves as the central point of leadership throughout the project lifecycle and is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and multidisciplinary design teams. This individual partners closely with clients, engineers, architects, BIM/VDC professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for an experienced project leader with strong technical understanding of mission critical facilities and a proven ability to manage large, fast-paced, multidisciplinary design projects. What We Offer: Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company. Unique, cutting-edge data center projects. Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering. Competitive hourly rate. Ability to collaborate remotely or in the office based in Tallinn. Supportive dynamic environment. What You Will Do: Lead multidisciplinary design teams consisting of Electrical, Mechanical, ICT, Structural, BIM/VDC, and Architectural professionals on complex data center projects. Manage all phases of project delivery from proposal development and project kickoff through design completion and construction support. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong long-term relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations. Monitor project financial performance including fee utilization, forecasts, invoicing, and change management. Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and coordination activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives. Ensure deliverables comply with internal QA/QC standards, client requirements, and industry best practices. Support business development activities including proposals, fee estimates, project planning, and client presentations. Mentor project teams and promote collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across disciplines. What We Expect: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or another related technical discipline. Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience in engineering, architecture, or design consulting environments. Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams on mission critical, data center, or other highly technical infrastructure projects. Demonstrated success managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Experience delivering projects through all phases of design and constructi