Sr. Design Manager - Data Center

Arcadis•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the planning, design coordination, and execution of hyperscale data center projects. Acting as the owner's representative, this individual will partner with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and project teams to deliver complex, mission-critical facilities across domestic and international locations. The role is responsible for design management, project planning, contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience managing design and construction projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction phases.
Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Nice To Haves

PE, RA, PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification.
Experience delivering hyperscale data centers, mission-critical, or complex industrial facilities.
Familiarity with BIM/VDC and digital project delivery tools.
Experience within owner's representative, program management, or construction management environments.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across diverse geographic locations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the owner's representative through all phases of design and construction.
Lead coordination of design teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management processes.
Oversee design reviews, constructability assessments, value engineering, and quality control activities.
Administer contracts, support procurement efforts, and manage change orders.
Track project deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements.
Coordinate document control, design records, and as-built documentation.
Support cost estimating, financial reporting, and issue resolution.
Ensure successful project execution through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.