Senior Data Center Design Manager

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account Contributions

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k)

Job summary

TensorWave seeks a seasoned Design Manager to lead hyperscale and AI data center design projects in the UAE. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and contractors through schematic design, development, and permitting, ensuring schedule and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in complex commercial or mission-critical projects, strong MEP understanding, and excellent stakeholder communication to drive design decisions and compliance with codes.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience managing complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical design projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams for data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design management for hyperscale and AI data center developments.
• Coordinate consultants through schematic design, design development, and permitting.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecoms.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design changes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Communication

Construction drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Job description

About the Company

TensorWave's mission is to deliver seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale through a versatile cloud platform that eliminates infrastructure barriers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design management for hyperscale and AI data center developments
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants through schematic design, design development, and permitting
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications
• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering exercises
• Partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, and Operations teams
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design changes
• Drive design schedules and monitor consultant deliverables
• Ensure compliance with building codes and mission-critical design requirements
• Support procurement of long-lead equipment by validating technical specifications
• Assist in developing standardized programs, processes, and technical standards
• Participate in commissioning planning and operational turnover activities
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Present project updates and design recommendations to executive leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience managing complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical design projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams for data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or critical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
• Experience supporting AI, hyperscale, or cloud data center developments
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated project delivery
• Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing, and sustainable design practices

Benefits

• Stock Options
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company Health Savings Account Contributions
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet & Legal Insurance
• Discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave