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About this role
Oracle is a leading company in AI and cloud solutions, seeking a Data Center Design Manager to support design activities across their global data center portfolio. The role involves planning, review, and coordination of design packages to ensure they meet program standards and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Support the full lifecycle of design activities for data center projects, including planning, consultant coordination, and design review
- Assist with the development and tracking of project design schedules and deliverables
- Review consultant design packages (SD, DD, IFC) for alignment with OCI standards and technical requirements
- Coordinate with internal teams including construction, operations, and network infrastructure
- Support technical due diligence for lease and greenfield opportunities
- Identify design risks, escalate issues, and help drive resolution in coordination with senior design leads
- Provide QA/QC on design submissions and support compliance with Oracle’s documentation standards
- Participate in internal design reviews and cross-functional design workshops
- Help maintain internal design templates, standards, and technical documentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline; PE or RA license is a plus
- 4+ years of experience supporting design for data centers or mission-critical facilities
- Working knowledge of MEP systems and infrastructure planning for large-scale technical buildings
- Familiarity with design documentation phases (BOD, SD, DD, IFC) and permitting processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and CAD or BIM platforms (e.g., Revit)
- Understanding of applicable codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime), and design best practices
- Experience working with colocation providers or on developer-led data center projects
- Exposure to international projects or hyperscale cloud infrastructure requirements
- Familiarity with BIM coordination workflows and design management tools (e.g., ACC, Newforma)
- LEED accreditation or familiarity with sustainable design practices