Senior Design Manager - Land Development

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package including health benefits

401(k) company contribution

Team building and educational opportunities

Unlimited PTO

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure in Denver is seeking a Design Manager to support the civil engineering efforts across multiple data center projects. This critical role requires expertise in managing civil engineering consultants and providing field support through all project stages. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in civil design projects, strong analytical skills, and the ability to multitask in a hybrid working environment.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $130K to $160K, along with various benefits including unlimited PTO and a robust health package.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in commercial development projects.
• 3-5 years overseeing civil construction activities.
• EIT required with sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage civil engineering consultants.
• Provide on-site civil engineering support during construction.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to optimize designs.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Strategic thinking

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

AutoCAD proficiency

REVIT proficiency

GIS proficiency

Blue Beam Revu proficiency

Education

Accredited professional degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

GIS

Blue Beam Revu

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a Design Manager to provide civil engineering expertise to support projects across the Rowan data center project portfolio.

This position is a critical part of the technical team that will help support all aspects of the Rowan approach from site origination through facility operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully providing both design and field level civil engineering support for complex development projects in the data center, industrial design/build, or similar industrial construction industries. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking skills, a customer service orientation, excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 25% for company gatherings or to project sites.

Location

Denver, CO (hybrid, in‑office).

Compensation

$130K - $160K - Bonus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and manage civil engineering consultants in the design, permitting, and coordination of civil engineering, inclusive of civil, geotechnical, traffic, environmental and hydrological disciplines. Expertise is not needed in all areas, but a general knowledge of all areas from a design and construction perspective is desired.
• Coordinate with and ensure Rowan’s understanding of any civil engineering related Customer design requirements on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Provide on‑site field support as needed during construction, ensuring that civil engineering work is executed according to design specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with the design and construction teams to address site‑specific challenges and make recommendations to optimize designs for constructability.
• Interface with and serve Rowan’s Commercial team and program managers with Subject Matter Expert (SME) level data and interpretation for key stakeholder decisions related to civil engineering.
• Support the preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, for civil components of data center projects.
• As needed, review contractor work, submittals, and RFIs to ensure that civil engineering elements adhere to Rowan's standards of quality and project requirements.
• Nurture and create relationships with permitting agencies and client technical experts.
• Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle from site origination through operations.
• Support the site origination team through technical reviews of existing civil site conditions and infrastructure associated with potential sites.
• Advise the development team with technical expertise from a preconstruction perspective.
• Support the growth of the engineering team and of Rowan by helping to establish engineering standards and processes.
• Support other technical tasks not listed as required.
• Support site construction teams with civil engineering pre‑construction services as an internal client. Provide evaluation of site conditions, civil engineering related risks such as grading, cut and fill evaluations, and similar field support activities.
• Must be comfortable working with government and jurisdictional agencies on complex environmental review, permitting, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Civil Engineering or related field. EIT required. Sustainable design accreditation and/or professional licensure preferred.
• 9+ years of experience participating in and leading commercial development, architectural, or civil design projects.
• 3-5+ years of hands‑on experience overseeing civil construction activities in the field with strong knowledge of best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of civil construction practices and processes required.
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and specification processes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate large teams and consultants.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of data center industry and trends preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, and Blue Beam Revu.
• Ability to work with little oversight. The Rowan team collaborates constantly; however, the successful candidate should be comfortable working independently.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Team building and educational opportunities.
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.