Data Center Design Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Design Manager to lead the end-to-end design process for mission-critical facilities. If you possess strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise in electrical and cooling systems, and a passion for innovative design, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire design lifecycle from Schematic Design (SD) through Issued for Construction (IFC), ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate and oversee external design partner contracts, ensuring scope, schedule, and deliverables meet project requirements.
• Lead weekly design team meetings, provide constructive feedback, resolve issues, and facilitate collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Conduct page turn reviews, coordinate meetings, and ensure all comments are recorded and addressed.
• Review, track, and ensure the accuracy, constructability, and timely release of all design deliverables.
• Escalate scope, schedule, or budget-impacting design changes to stakeholders for decision-making.
• Support supply chain activities by reviewing vendor proposals and ensuring design compliance.
• Manage, review, and approve all design bulletins in collaboration with the construction team.
• Collaborate with Sales and Solutions Engineering teams to provide design input on customer RFPs.
• Assist during lessons learned workshops to identify improvements for future projects.
• Perform site visits for field investigations, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Provide daily updates on design progress, risks, and priorities via collaboration platforms.
• Ensure all design documents meet client and regulatory standards, including NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, TIA-942, and Uptime Institute.
• Promote safety principles within design practices and lead QA/QC efforts to validate system efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
  
  

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in design management or engineering leadership, with at least 5 years in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven ability to manage external design partners and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale, MEP-intensive projects valued at $100M preferred.
• Strong expertise in electrical distribution (UPS, switchgear, generators), cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling towers), and fire protection.
• Proficiency with BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks), collaboration platforms (MS Teams, Procore), and scheduling tools (Procore, P6, Primavera).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Preferred educational background includes a degree in engineering or a related field, with relevant certifications being a plus.
• Additional skills such as familiarity with commissioning requirements and design for integrated systems testing are advantageous.
• Willingness to perform site visits and engage with clients and stakeholders regularly.