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Design Manager, Data Center
Location
United States
Posted
58 days ago
Salary
$115.7K - $162.0K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Design Manager, Data Center
Cumming Group
• Manage external A/E consultants for performance, accountability, and adherence to project objectives. • Manage design budgets and track design-to-budget alignment. • Review and approve consultant invoices; manage design vendor cash flow. • Support cost benchmarking and early-stage budget validation with preconstruction teams. • Support our development function in executing site evaluations, test fits, due diligence, entitlement planning site selection efforts, including coordination of power availability, water supply, zoning, and geotechnical inputs. • Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) processes for design consultants; define scope, negotiate fees, and coordinate contract execution with Legal. • Lead multidisciplinary external teams in preparation and refinement of Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Issue for Permit (IFP), and Issue for Construction (IFC) documentation. • Utilize the standard tools, techniques, and processes to ensure clarity and consistency. • Oversee the creation and refinement of project-specific design documentation, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Issue for Permit (IFP), and Issue for Construction (IFC) packages. • Oversee construction administration (CA) activities, resolving field issues and preserving design intent with AOR / EOR. • Direct design change management processes to maintain alignment with reference designs, client standards, and cost/schedule targets. • Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules in partnership with Development and Pre-Construction teams. • Conduct structured design reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize cost, constructability, performance, and long-term operability. • Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables. • Capture and institutionalize lessons learned to inform continuous improvement and portfolio-wide standards. • Collaborate with commissioning and QA/QC teams to ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements. • Assist in technical procurement efforts related to long-lead equipment (e.g., transformers, generators, switchgear, chillers). • Serve as primary design liaison with internal stakeholders, including Development, Construction, Capital Markets, Leasing, and Leadership. • Interface directly with hyperscale and colocation clients to align on technical requirements and performance expectations. • Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project execution. • Facilitate coordination with Real Estate and Finance teams to align design strategy with underwriting assumptions. • Collaborate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding requests and comments to streamline the review process. • Manage consultants supporting permitting and entitlements during design. • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience managing CSA and MEP systems for large-scale data center projects, including MV/LV power systems, telecom, and security infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of mission-critical systems, including: Power distribution (MV/LV, UPS, generators) Cooling systems (air-cooled, water-cooled, liquid cooling readiness) Fire protection and life safety systems
- Familiarity with high-density environments and evolving hyperscale requirements.
- Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, and project management software.
- Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
- Professional licensure (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) preferred.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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