Data Center Design Manager

Job Summary

As a Data Center Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire design process of mission‑critical infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration from concept to completion. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and detail‑oriented professional to lead design efforts, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver innovative solutions that support our clients’ critical operations.

• Manage and lead the design process, including test fits, design development, and delivery, ensuring solutions meet functional, aesthetic, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for design‑related issues, facilitating effective communication between clients, design teams, and construction vendors.
• Oversee construction administration activities, ensuring design intent is accurately executed and resolving field issues as they arise.
• Manage relationships with architectural and engineering firms, as well as construction vendors, negotiating contracts and overseeing scope, terms, and deliverables.
• Track design progress, milestones, and risks, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, incorporating feedback into design deliverables and ensuring project goals are met.

• Proven experience managing and delivering complex design projects, with a strong understanding of design principles, processes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, think strategically, and deliver effective solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in coordinating with contractors and ensuring design specifications are implemented accurately during construction.
• Experience managing vendor and consultant relationships, including structuring contracts for design and construction services.
• Industry knowledge of large‑scale development and mission‑critical projects such as data centers, hyperscalers, or complex technical builds is preferred.
• Relevant certifications and a background in architecture, engineering, or related fields are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel as required to project sites and client locations.