Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

Description

Lead the design of colocation and hyperscale data center projects, covering site due diligence, campus planning, concept, schematic and detailed design, construction documents and construction administration.

The ideal candidate has managed data center design before, comes from an electrical or mechanical engineering background, and communicates well in writing and speech.

The role is remote and can be based in any US location where the company has an office, with some telecommuting and expected travel.

The company is a global leader in data center consulting, with teams across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. You will work with those teams on high-profile data center projects for global clients.

The role is hands-on and client-facing, with room to move up in your career.

The company is a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025 and over 50,000 professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence and design teams so projects meet client requirements, stay on schedule and reach high quality. Disciplines include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
• Create and enforce project and program management plans across multiple sites.
• Run and join meetings with clients and outside stakeholders.
• Manage change early and communicate it inside the company and to clients.
• Spot problems early and come up with inventive fixes.
• Keep all stakeholders updated on progress and close open issues.
• Prepare technical and financial proposals for new projects and for add, move or change work on data centers.
• Build trust with client stakeholders and buyers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience and/or education shown.
• Preferred: Master's degree in architecture, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) or architecture license.
• Preferred: 12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management.
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Preferred: Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional credential.
• Preferred: Active or recent leadership in a data center or mission-critical trade organization.
• Preferred: 12 years in colocation and/or hyperscale data center design management and engineering.
• Communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations with minimal oversight.
• Lead teams.
• Have strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Conditions

Remote schedule, based from a variety of US locations where the company has an office.

Travel is periodic and occasional, scheduled in advance, and may be required for client meetings, key milestones, onsite collaboration or other business-critical activities.

Relocation is not available.

Open to every qualified candidate eligible to work in the US. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the US.

The company intends to fill this current vacancy by December 1, 2026.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

Equal opportunity employer; applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability cover, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and a share purchase plan for employees.
• Award-winning training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills, plus support for career growth.