Design Manager - (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
- 7-10 years of design management experience in mission-critical, semiconductor, data center, or complex commercial projects.
- Proven success coordinating A/E partners and subcontractors, closing submittals/RFIs, and aligning base-build vs. tenant fit-out scopes.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Procore, and MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project; strong written and oral communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Platforms & Information Management- Review and help set up Autodesk Construction Cloud or Procore configuration and daily governance; establish/maintain clean, logical file structures and metadata conventions.
- Ensure compliance and ongoing maintenance by architect/engineer (A/E) partners; standardize naming, versioning, and distribution workflows.
- Develop a centralized meeting/action tracker covering A/E partners, GC, and subs to capture decisions, RFIs, submittal status, and assignments.
Design Coordination & Alignment- After initial design, lead and manage cross-discipline design coordination; ensure alignment across multiple EORs and subcontractors.
- Drive design clarity and closure of submittals and shop drawings; lead weekly coordination meetings and publish minutes/actions.
- Track design packages, narratives, and scope splits (Base-Build vs. Tenant Fit-Out), capturing lessons learned and sharing information across buildings.
- Coordinate customer/tenant fit-out design package integration (non-base-build) to maintain alignment with the core design.
Schedule Management- Review and manage the design schedule; ensure weekly updates and accuracy, including phase gate readiness and milestone adherence.
- Align design phase turnover with construction phasing and tenant fit-out to protect critical
Construction Administration (CA)- Manage CA processes: run weekly A/E partner meetings; escalate and resolve submittals/RFIs that are held up by the A&E or GC; coordinate site visits with A/E and QA/QC teams.
- Oversee mock-ups/FOK (first-of-kind) reviews and acceptance criteria to de-risk fabrication/installation.
- Provide CA reporting and documentation per project requirements and Owner
Change Management & Cost Control- Lead change management workflows (PCOs, bulletins, RFIs with cost impact); train GC teams on contract expectations and entitlement standards; partner with Cost Management for pricing reviews.
- Validate design-related cost changes and process VE options, documenting rationale and
- Ensure QA/QC design issuance and narratives clearly categorize changes at the drawing sheet level for
Permitting & Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)- Manage and communicate the overall permit strategy, submissions, and responses; coordinate AHJ inspections and certificate-of-occupancy milestones with the project team.
Quality, Documentation & Risk- Log and document major decisions/events; maintain action registers, RFIs, submittal metrics, and issue logs through design and CA.
- Support QA/QC activities tied to design intent and acceptance criteria; assist field teams with design clarifications and punch-list readiness.
- Maintain a design risk register (interfaces, late vendor data, long-lead items) and drive mitigations with
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership- Serve as the liaison for Project/Construction Management to the A/E team; lead meetings and communicate design decisions, constraints, and impacts.
- Provide weekly project reporting on schedule, deliverables, open issues, and
- Perform additional duties as assigned by
Benefits Offered: - Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
- 15 days of paid time off
- 8 paid National Holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Submission Requirements: At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:
- List of all Educational Achievements
- List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
- List of Awards Received
- Detailed Employment History with each company including:
- Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
- Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
- Positions Held
Salary Range
$135,000-$185,000 USD
