Data Center Design Manager - Electrical/Mechanical

Spencer Ogden; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks an experienced Data Center Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of high-density data center fit-outs, focusing on white space, MEP, LV/IT and rack-level infrastructure.

The role involves coordinating external design consultants and vendors, reviewing design packages and OFCI equipment, and supporting projects from initial shell through full data hall fit-out and construction delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center facilities, engineering, or design.
• Strong background with LV/IT infrastructure and power/cooling understanding.
• Experience taking projects from shell to data hall fit-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-density data center fit-out projects.
• Manage external design consultants and vendors; coordinate internal stakeholders.
• Review design packages and OFCI equipment; ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Support projects from shell through full construction delivery.

Skills

Data center design

Rack-level design

High-density design

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of high-density data center fit-out projects, with a strong focus on white space, MEP, LV/IT, and rack-level infrastructure.

The role will manage external design consultants and vendors, coordinate internal technical stakeholders, review design packages and OFCI equipment, and support projects from initial shell/four walls through full data hall fit-out and construction delivery.

• Locations: NY/NJ, Washington, California, or Dallas
• Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the office
• Travel: approximately 4 days per month
• Strong background in data center facilities, engineering, or design
• Experience with technology and rack-level design
• Proven experience taking projects from shell/four walls through data hall fit-out
• Electrical engineering background preferred
• Strong understanding of cooling, power distribution, and LV/IT infrastructure
• Experience with high-density GPU environments, ideally 30kW+ per rack
• Experience managing OFCI equipment, vendors, A/E firms, and design consultants
• Background from either an engineering consultancy or hyperscaler environment
• Relevant technical or engineering education

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple complex projects, working across technical and commercial teams, and ensuring designs are practical, scalable, cost-effective, and ready for construction.