Senior Design Manager – Data Centers (Owner’s Representative) - Remote (United States)

Decima International is a professional services company that delivers project management and controls services in the U.S. and the Middle East. They are seeking a Data Center Design Manager to support the development of hyperscale data center projects, acting as the owner's representative and managing the end-to-end design process.

Responsibilities:

• Design Governance: Direct the end-to-end design process from concept through "Issued for Construction" (IFC) documents, ensuring all deliverables align with the master project schedule and budget
• Design Coordination: Lead the integration between CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural), MEP, ICT, and Security disciplines, to ensure 100% design integration and zero spatial conflicts
• Procurement Support: Assist in the technical review of long-lead equipment submittals to ensure structural and architectural readiness for heavy-load installations
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, the Architect of Record (AOR), and the General Contractor. You will lead design review meetings and present technical progress to executive leadership
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present technical status reports and PowerPoint decks to both client leadership and site-level management
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all site-level design changes (Field Changes) comply with owner standards, local building codes, and data center mission-critical requirements
• RFI & Submittal Management: Manage and expedite the technical review of RFIs and submittals, coordinating with consultants and subcontractors to prevent construction bottlenecks
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential design-related risks and lead cross-functional teams to develop rapid, cost-effective engineering solutions
• BIM Coordination: Utilize Revit/Navisworks for real-time clash detection and resolution
• Value Engineering (VE) Leadership: Proactively lead Value Engineering workshops to identify opportunities for cost optimization and schedule acceleration without compromising "Mission Critical" performance or structural integrity. Evaluate alternative materials and construction methods to drive maximum ROI for the client
• Project Closeout: Oversee the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to design accuracy, local building codes, and "Mission Critical" performance standards, and support the commissioning (Cx) teams during final handover

Requirements:

• 15+ years of professional experience in engineering design and construction oversight
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred or required
• Strong background in data center development, or similar mission-critical/industrial environments (e.g., power plants, hospitals, semiconductor labs)
• Proven ability to coordinate between multidisciplinary disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection,...) in a high-pressure construction environment
• Expert-level proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, site plans, and specifications
• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with construction software like Procore, CxAlloy, or Bluebeam
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification
• Direct experience with AWS, Google, Microsoft, Revit/Navisworks data center design standards
• Experience in Design-Build project delivery models
• Lean Six Sigma or LEED AP certifications