Senior Integrated Design Manager

Aligned Data Centers; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading data center provider in Chandler, Arizona is seeking a Design Manager to oversee major technical programs in both colocation and hyperscale builds. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of design engineering experience, particularly in data center projects, and will manage teams throughout the design and construction phases. Responsibilities include project leadership, design compliance, and stakeholder communication. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction project design.
• Mechanical / Electrical background preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to turnover.
• Oversee design deliverables and stakeholder reviews.
• Manage design teams and ensure compliance with designs.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Building design process management

Management of design teams

Data center design/construction experience

Project management software proficiency

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Manager – PHX

This role supports all aspects of major technical programs targeting both colocation and hyperscale builds, overseeing employees and third‑party organizations during the preconstruction, design, and construction phases. The Design Manager works under supervision, demonstrating strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills while driving efficiencies and innovation. The position requires a collaborative mindset, exceptional service orientation, and the ability to manage design compliance and cost controls across multiple stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to customer or business turnover, focusing on preconstruction and design stages.
• Coordinate with land‑enablement, permitting, easements, and environmental groups to ensure offsite improvements succeed.
• Create and maintain project risk registers from land enablement through completion.
• Onboard and manage third‑party design teams, establishing schedules and deliverables.
• Oversee design deliverables, stakeholder reviews, and comment cycles.
• Hold design teams accountable to design progression, gating, and cost control logs (CCL, CDE matrices).
• Collaborate with CM for communication, escalation, and reporting to internal and external parties.
• Maintain project dashboards in Smartsheets and complete administrative duties related to design management.
• Assist CM with budget and cost models for design phases, prepare funding requests, and quarterly updates for leadership.
• Conduct technical reviews of construction plans with architectural understanding and communicate concepts to internal teams.
• Support program activities with architects, consultants, GCs, and other vendors; promote safety and compliance onsite.
• Act as primary support to CM from GC mobilization to turnover to Operations.
• Integrate with sales and solutions engineering during the revenue generation process to meet customer technical deliverables.
• Interface with customers through fit‑out design, construction, and integration; ensure delivery of customer contracts.
• Manage projects with business directives of CRC/SLT/Board and pursue continuous improvement, creativity, efficiency, and innovation.

Desired Working Experience and Knowledge

• Design engineering experience.
• Building design process and deliverables management.
• Management of design teams.
• Exposure to IPD, Design‑Build, and/or construction management.
• Data center design/construction experience, especially with MEP systems.
• Project management software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience with CAD (plus).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years progressive experience managing commercial construction project design programs; data center experience strongly preferred.
• Mechanical / Electrical background preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheets, and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task with strong time and change management/organizational skills.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Follow clear directions, meet deadlines, and communicate schedules.
• Team player across the organization.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of cost estimating methods and scope development.
• Understand and interpret project scopes, design and schedule changes, forecasting impacts on costs.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Frequently required to bend, climb, and use hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts.

Compensation

• $110,000 – $190,000 plus bonus.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA, FSA).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay (as required by Maryland law).
• Short‑term disability, life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Optional voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
• Wellness programs: EAP, gym membership, and other initiatives.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. All applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment‑related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.