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Data Center Design Manager

Meridian, MS, US • Posted 24 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

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Skills

Data Center Design
SD
Budget
Decision-making
Supply Chain Management
Regulatory Compliance
Sales
NEC
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Scalability
Design Management
Management
Electrical Engineering
Distribution
UPS
Building Information Modeling
Autodesk Revit
NavisWorks
Collaboration
Scheduling
Primavera
Communication
Leadership
Project Management
System Testing

Summary

Data Center Design Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Design Manager to lead the end-to-end design process for mission-critical facilities. If you possess strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise in electrical and cooling systems, and a passion for innovative design, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the entire design lifecycle from Schematic Design (SD) through Issued for Construction (IFC), ensuring alignment with project goals.
Coordinate and oversee external design partner contracts, ensuring scope, schedule, and deliverables meet project requirements.
Lead weekly design team meetings, provide constructive feedback, resolve issues, and facilitate collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Conduct page turn reviews, coordinate meetings, and ensure all comments are recorded and addressed.
Review, track, and ensure the accuracy, constructability, and timely release of all design deliverables.
Escalate scope, schedule, or budget-impacting design changes to stakeholders for decision-making.
Support supply chain activities by reviewing vendor proposals and ensuring design compliance.
Manage, review, and approve all design bulletins in collaboration with the construction team.
Collaborate with Sales and Solutions Engineering teams to provide design input on customer RFPs.
Assist during lessons learned workshops to identify improvements for future projects.
Perform site visits for field investigations, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings.
Provide daily updates on design progress, risks, and priorities via collaboration platforms.
Ensure all design documents meet client and regulatory standards, including NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, TIA-942, and Uptime Institute.
Promote safety principles within design practices and lead QA/QC efforts to validate system efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

Requirements

8-12+ years of experience in design management or engineering leadership, with at least 5 years in data center or mission-critical facilities.
Proven ability to manage external design partners and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale, MEP-intensive projects valued at $100M+ preferred.
Strong expertise in electrical distribution (UPS, switchgear, generators), cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling towers), and fire protection.
Proficiency with BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks), collaboration platforms (MS Teams, Procore), and scheduling tools (Procore, P6, Primavera).
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred educational background includes a degree in engineering or a related field, with relevant certifications being a plus.
Additional skills such as familiarity with commissioning requirements and design for integrated systems testing are advantageous.
Willingness to perform site visits and engage with clients and stakeholders regularly.

Pandologic. Keywords: Data Center Manager, Location: Meridian, MS - 39302

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Position Id: 603291594
Posted 24 days ago

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