Data Center Design Manager (Nashville, TN)

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Data Center Design Manager in Nashville to lead the planning, coordination, and review of complex MEP design packages for hyperscale data center projects. You will partner with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure OCI standards are met and projects stay on schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or architecture and at least 4 years of data center experience, with strong knowledge of MEP systems and BIM/CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in architecture or engineering required; PE/RA is a plus.
• 4+ years supporting data center or mission-critical facility design.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and large-scale technical building planning.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with BIM/CAD tools and design documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support full design lifecycle for data center projects including planning and design reviews.
• Coordinate design schedules and deliverables with consultants and internal teams.
• Review consultant packages (SD, DD, IFC) for OCI standards.
• Collaborate with construction, operations, and network teams.
• Assist with due diligence for leases and greenfield opportunities.
• Identify risks and drive issue resolution with senior design leads.
• Provide QA/QC on submissions and maintain documentation standards.
• Participate in internal design reviews and workshops.
• Maintain internal design templates and standards.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Design coordination

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

PE or RA license a plus

Tools

Revit (BIM)

CAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Data Center Design Management team is a collaborative group of architects, engineers, and technical specialists responsible for delivering high-performance infrastructure that powers the Oracle Cloud. We are seeking a Data Center Design Manager to support the execution and coordination of design across our global portfolio of data centers. As a key member of the Design Management team, you will assist in the planning, review, and coordination of design activities with consultants, internal stakeholders, and external development partners. Your role will focus on ensuring that design packages meet OCI’s program standards, support operational efficiency, and are aligned with project goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge infrastructure that supports hyperscale and AI workloads around the world. In this role, you will manage assigned portions of the design process for both new builds and retrofit projects. You’ll support the delivery of design documentation, provide technical coordination, and assist with early-stage due diligence. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge in MEP systems, the ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously, and a passion for delivering best-in‑class data center infrastructure. You will work under the direction of senior team members and collaborate closely with OCI’s engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of design activities for data center projects, including planning, consultant coordination, and design review
• Assist with the development and tracking of project design schedules and deliverables
• Review consultant design packages (SD, DD, IFC) for alignment with OCI standards and technical requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams including construction, operations, and network infrastructure
• Support technical due diligence for lease and greenfield opportunities
• Identify design risks, escalating issues, and help drive resolution in coordination with senior design leads
• Provide QA/QC on design submissions and support compliance with Oracle’s documentation standards
• Participate in internal design reviews and cross-functional design workshops
• Help maintain internal design templates, standards, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline; PE or RA license is a plus
• 4+ years of experience supporting design for data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and infrastructure planning for large-scale technical buildings
• Familiarity with design documentation phases (BOD, SD, DD, IFC) and permitting processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and coordination abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and CAD or BIM platforms (e.g., Revit)
• Understanding of applicable codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime), and design best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with colocation providers or on developer‑led data center projects
• Exposure to international projects or hyperscale cloud infrastructure requirements
• Familiarity with BIM coordination workflows and design management tools (e.g., ACC, Newforma)
• LEED accreditation or familiarity with sustainable design practices

This role is onsite in Nashville, TN.

Disclaimer

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $91,400 - $187,000 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

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