Data Center Design Lead for Hyperscale Projects

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Related Digital in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design process for hyperscale data center projects from concept through construction documents. You will coordinate external architecture, engineering consultants, and internal teams to ensure schedule, budget, and technical requirements are met.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in design management on large-scale facilities, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience in design management, architecture, or engineering on large-scale projects.
Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in related fields.
Working knowledge of MEP systems and structural design for large facilities.
Experience coordinating external design consultants on active construction projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Data center or mission-critical facility design experience preferred.
RA/PE licensure or equivalent credential is a plus.
Familiarity with power density, cooling, and redundancy standards in data centers.
Willingness to travel to project sites; based in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

Manage design process for data center projects from site plan to construction documentation.
Coordinate external architecture, structural, civil, and MEP consultants, monitoring schedule and quality.
Review design submissions for code compliance and constructability.
Partner with construction, site selection, and procurement on design-related schedule and cost.
Monitor design budgets and consultant fee performance.
Participate in technical discussions with clients and consultants on design requirements.
Track entitlements, permitting, and utility coordination items related to design milestones.
Identify design conflicts and assist in evaluating value engineering options.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data center design.
Track and report design-related cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
Prepare design status updates for project leadership.