Data Center Design & Delivery Lead

Gilbane Building Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 123,600 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Arlington, VA seeks a Design Manager – Data Center to lead integration of design and construction teams, delivering coordinated, constructible designs on schedule and within budget.

The role supports advanced delivery models (Design‑Build, IPD, P3, EPC), oversees risk management, QA/QC, and drives design development from preconstruction through construction integration with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in design/project management for large-scale construction.
• Proven experience with advanced delivery models (Design‑Build, IPD, P3, EPC).
• Strong understanding of design-to-budget, constructability, and risk management.
• Experience establishing and executing departmental processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between design and construction teams during proposals.
• Lead strategy for design services breakdown and integration of specialty consultants or design‑build trades.
• Define technical scope, manage RFIs, and ensure comprehensive bridging documents.
• Develop and maintain design deliverable schedules aligned with procurement and build phases.
• Oversee design progression to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and constructability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team-building

Stakeholder management

Design management software

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Design management software/tools

Job description

Gilbane Building Company in Arlington, VA seeks a Design Manager – Data Center to lead integration of design and construction teams, delivering coordinated, constructible designs on schedule and within budget.

The role supports advanced delivery models (Design‑Build, IPD, P3, EPC), oversees risk management, QA/QC, and drives design development from preconstruction through construction integration with a focus on safety and compliance.