Design Manager- Data Center Engineering
About The Position
The Design Manager will oversee hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, construction documents, and construction administration. The role leads multidisciplinary design teams to meet client requirements, project schedules, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience managing colocation and hyperscale data center design, a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position also develops and enforces multi-site project and program management plans, manages changes, identifies and resolves issues, communicates project status to stakeholders, and develops technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects. The position may be based in Redwood City, San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, or remotely.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Six or more years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience with data center design management and engineering.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification.
- Active or recent leadership in a data center and mission-critical trade organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Team leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet client requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
- Oversee multidisciplinary design involving architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
- Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
- Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
- Proactively manage and communicate project changes.
- Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
- Communicate project updates to stakeholders and resolve outstanding issues.
- Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects.
- Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking, with company contributions.
- Mental, physical, and social wellness support, with company contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup benefits.
- Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
- Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
- Device purchase support.
- Performance-based bonuses and equity grants may be included in total rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
