Design Manager - Data Center Construction

Towards AI, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Seattle, WA leads the design management for data center construction projects, coordinating across inception, design, and construction documentation. You will ensure deliverables meet technical requirements and quality standards while guiding design reviews and workshops.

The role requires 8+ years in design management of large commercial real estate or construction, with strong knowledge of design standards, codes, and BIM tools to drive coordination and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of design management experience in large-scale construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of design standards, building codes, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design across all project phases from inception to close-out.
• Manage design packages and submittals; facilitate stakeholder collaboration.
• Conduct design reviews and workshops; resolve design issues and align with technical requirements.
• Oversee construction documentation and integration of project documentation into management systems.
• Support QA programs, site inspections, and design-construction coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

QA

Modelling

Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM tools

Design coordination software

Job description

# Design Manager - Data Center Construction## Turner & TownsendPublished 17 Jul 2026### Share this jobSeattle, WA, USA65K - 145K USD AnnualFull Time## Role Highlights### Languages used### Key skillsIntegrationsQAProject ManagementSMESocial MediaRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementModellingTestingDataOperationsArchitectureSearch### Tools, Libraries and FrameworksSharePoint## DescriptionThe Design Manager leads and coordinates the design process across all project phases from inception through construction documentation and close-out. This role ensures that design deliverables align with technical requirements, quality standards, and project objectives. Responsibilities include managing design packages, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and conducting design reviews and workshops. The position involves resolving design issues, managing submittals, and overseeing construction-related documentation. Additionally, the role supports quality control programs, site inspections, and the integration of project documentation into management systems.## Required Qualifications and SkillsCandidates must possess a Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years of experience in design management within commercial real estate or large-scale construction projects is required. Applicants need in-depth knowledge of design standards, building codes, and construction processes. Proficiency in BIM tools and design coordination software is essential, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills.