Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid Department: DEPENG
The Opportunity The Design Manager is the central figure responsible for leading the design and documentation phases of mission-critical data center projects. This role requires a deep technical background in the Architectural and Engineering (A/E) disciplines relevant to data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and structural design. The Design Manager will lead multi-disciplinary teams (internal and external) from conceptual design through to the completion of construction documents, ensuring all designs meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality standards for a 24/7/365 operational environment.
What you will do? - Design Leadership: Lead the Architectural and Engineering (A/E) consultants and internal design teams through all phases of design (Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, and Construction Documents) for new builds and existing facility retrofits.
- Technical Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for integrating the work of Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil (A/E/C) engineering disciplines, ensuring a fully coordinated and clash-free design.
- Standards Adherence: Ensure all design documents strictly adhere to company Data Center Design Standards, industry best practices (e.g., Uptime Institute tiers, ASHRAE TC 9.9), and all local/national codes and regulations.
- Scope and Budget Control: Manage the design scope and track consultant fees against the approved budget.
- Identify, mitigate, and process changes to the A/E scope promptly. Deliverable Management:
- Own the schedule and quality of all design deliverables, including drawing sets, technical specifications, and Basis of Design (BOD) documents.
- QA/QC Oversight: Implement a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process for all technical documentation prior to internal review, permitting, or release for construction bid.
- BIM/Revit Coordination: Oversee the project's adherence to Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards and protocols, ensuring a high level of coordination and data integrity across the design models.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Equipment, Solutions Engineering, Architects, Engineers, IT, Security, and Commissioning teams, to capture and validate project requirements and ensure the design supports long-term operational needs.
- Construction Administration Support: Support the Construction team by leading the review and timely response to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Submittals during the construction phase, specifically focusing on technical compliance with design intent.
- Vendor Engagement: Collaborate with internal critical equipment team (e.g., generators, UPS, cooling units) to ensure their technical data is accurately integrated into the overall A/E design package.
Required Qualifications - Experience: [5]+ years of Project Management experience managing large-scale, complex Data Center, Mission Critical, or heavy industrial projects.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- Domain Expertise: Demonstrated professional expertise and deep knowledge of the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of a data center (e.g., critical power paths, cooling topologies, structural load requirements).
- Project Management: Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary design teams and external A/E firms.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in project management software (Procore), collaboration tools (e.g., Bluebeam), and familiarity with Revit/BIM environments.
How we support you We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards • Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare • Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family's total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind • Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options • A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge • Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth • Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future • Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
