Design Manager

Role Overview

• Act as the connective hub coordinating all design-related communication, milestones, and deliverables across Development, Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
• Drive product standardization efforts in collaboration with the Product and Engineering teams, ensuring design solutions are both optimized and scalable.
• Represent Design Management in project governance, risk reviews, and executive updates, providing data-backed insight into performance and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Construction, Procurement, Telecom, Power, Security, Controls, Commissioning, and Operations teams
• Manage RFI resolution, design clarifications, change controls, drawing revisions, and design risk escalations
• Promote execution strategies including prefab MEP, skids, busways, medium voltage distribution, microgrid readiness, liquid cooling enablement, and high-density design
• Validate integration for AI/ML clusters, GPU environments, and next-gen power + cooling topologies
• Ensure compliance with building codes, energy standards, safety, sustainability goals, and utility requirements
• Design packages that meet VDC and operational standards—delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with design governance requirements
• Milestone Reporting: consistent tracking of design schedules, cost benchmarks, and progress metrics
• Project Management Framework: project kickoff documentation, risk register, design logs, change tracking, and executive reporting cadence
• Lessons Learned Repository: structured process for feedback integration and process evolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in project and/or design management, with a proven record in construction projects
• Working knowledge of technical design coordination, construction execution, and project delivery models
• Experience leading internal and external teams, including engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Familiarity with local building codes, permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in project and design software tools such as Procore, MS Project, AutoCAD, or similar
• Proficiency experience in Bluebeam, Revit, ACC/BIM 360, and Design tools to generate Concept Design Site layout is a must
• Provide BIM support to regional teams as required
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and team-building skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight timelines
• Background in Architecture, Construction, or Project Management (preferred)
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred)
• Experience with design-build or design-bid-build project delivery models (preferred)

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• 401k program with company match
• Additional voluntary benefits