Design Project Manager Director

Design Project Manager Director

Position Type:                       Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                            VP – Engineering

Supervisory Responsibility:  None

Location:                               Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The Design Project Manager Director is responsible for mentoring, planning, organizing and directing the Design Project Manager Group and their activities as they relate to product development engineering and field construction & implementation. Major responsibilities include oversite of all DPM projects (Solutions and Digital Business), Schedule Rollups, Status Updates, Process Reviews, DPM development & training (Codes and Standards), and Mentoring Activities e.g., contract review, project execution, change management and 30/60/90 PDC - New Product Introduction (NPI) for all Stellar Energy’s projects.

Essential Functions

• Directs and manages all DPMs and their project activities for project execution.
• Oversees the daily workflows of the DPM group.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Facilitates communication among internal stakeholders, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
• Serves as the Lead Design Project Manager for multiple projects, creating project timeline rollups and cost projections, organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Reviews DPM work for technical and administrative accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends & technologies, and best industry practices that can be applied to continually improve project execution and efficiency.
• Responsible for cost preview and control to meet goals. 
• Manages company technical specifications, codes and standards. 
• Maintains good interface with other disciplines.
• Manages DPM resource loading (man-hours) budget.
• Ensures projects meet specifications, codes, and standards.
• Maintains discipline for DPM’s roll in conducting RFI, ECR, CORs, 30-60-90/NPI reviews.
• Participates in NPI gate reviews (PDR, CDR, DDR)
• Coordinates project schedule with engineering’s 30/60/90 PDC.
• Collaborates with DPM/CPM schedules.
• Participates in ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Technical capacity.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Financial Acumen
• Excellent computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
 This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. 

Work Environment
 Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the fabrication shop for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime and weekend work are required as necessary.

Travel
 Anticipated up to 20% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary. 

Required Education and Experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
• 7-10 years of experience in power generation or cooling system design or similar projects working experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Management and Leadership
• Familiar with ASME B31, NEC, ASHRAE, AHRI, CTI, HI, and various building codes.
• Familiar with selection and technical requirement of general mechanical equipment including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering or business from an accredited University
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and AutoCAD preferred.
• Power-gen Turbine or Diesel System Architecture & Performance
• Turbine or Diesel Chilling (CHP/LNG) 
• Large Scale HVAC Commissioning
• (PMP) Certification or 7yrs Project Management Experience. 

Work Authorization
 Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits SummaryWe offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions 
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.