Associate Integrated Design Manager

Aligned Data Centers

About The Position

The Associate Integrated Design Manager (A-IDM) is an entry-level design management position for recent graduates and early-career professionals with 0–4 years of relevant experience who want to develop expertise in mission-critical facilities, design management, integrated project delivery, and project execution. Each A-IDM is directly partnered with and mentored by an Integrated Design Manager or Senior Integrated Design Manager. The role supports design coordination, information and document management, schedule and milestone tracking, stakeholder communication, project reporting, and process improvement throughout the project lifecycle, while developing technical, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills for progression within the Integrated Design Management organization. The A-IDM supports design execution from project initiation through turnover to Construction and Operations. The position coordinates with multiple technical disciplines and internal stakeholders, participates in design reviews and project meetings, and helps track project requirements, risks, milestones, permitting, submissions, and approvals. It also supports customer technical program discussions, site visits, project walkthroughs, and construction observation activities. The role includes research and analysis, continuous improvement, and responsible evaluation and use of AI-enabled tools, digital agents, automation, or basic coding for document control, reporting, and analysis. The position may require travel outside the home market up to 25 percent, with on-site time varying according to project needs. The work environment includes frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and climbing; frequent use of hand and finger dexterity; and occasional work near moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, engineering technology, project management, or a related field.
0–4 years of professional experience in design, engineering, construction, architecture, project management, or related industries; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills.
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and design management tools.
Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
Motivated, highly communicative, and able to learn quickly, adapt to changing project needs, and develop skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
Ability to travel outside the home market up to 25 percent; on-site time may vary by project needs.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field.
Interest in commercial construction, mission-critical facilities, or data center development.
Exposure to building systems, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, or civil engineering disciplines.
Basic understanding of project delivery methods such as Design-Build, Construction Management, or Integrated Project Delivery.
Familiarity with project scheduling, document control, and project coordination processes.
Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience or exposure to project management, collaboration, or document management platforms.
Exposure to Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Procore, or similar tools.
Data center or other technical-industry design or construction experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Integrated Design Managers with design management activities from project initiation through turnover to Construction and Operations.
Assist in coordinating architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and specialty system disciplines.
Maintain design schedules, deliverable trackers, action item logs, and project dashboards.
Support design review cycles by collecting comments, documenting feedback, tracking responses, and facilitating follow-up actions.
Assist with management and distribution of design documents through established project systems and workflows.
Track project milestones, permitting activities, design submissions, and technical approvals.
Participate in coordination meetings and document key decisions, action items, and project risks.
Help maintain project risk registers and support mitigation tracking efforts.
Support implementation of internal design standards, project requirements, and design governance processes.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Development, Construction, Operations, Procurement, Commissioning, and Sales teams.
Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, meeting materials, internal leadership meetings, scheduling, dashboards, and digital tools that improve project visibility and workflow efficiency.
Support customer technical program discussions and project coordination activities as assigned.
Conduct research and analysis related to design solutions, project requirements, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives, including responsible evaluation and use of AI-enabled tools, digital agents, automation, or basic coding for document control, reporting, and analysis.
Participate in site visits, project walkthroughs, and construction observation activities to develop understanding of project execution and constructability.
Continuously develop technical knowledge of data center systems, design processes, and project delivery best practices.