Design Manager -Data Center Engineering

Progressive; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Progressive seeks a Design Manager - Data Center Engineering to oversee hyperscale data center projects from due diligence and campus planning through conceptual, schematic and detailed design, construction documentation and administration.

The ideal candidate brings experience managing colocation and hyperscale data center design, with a mechanical or electrical engineering background and strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to guide diverse teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in data center design management and engineering.
• Experience managing colocation and hyperscale data center projects.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Leadership involvement in a data center or mission-critical industry organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary due diligence and design teams.
• Coordinate architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, ICT, BMS and EPMS.
• Develop and implement project and program management plans across multiple sites.
• Lead meetings with clients, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Manage scope changes and communicate impact.
• Identify technical and delivery challenges early and develop practical solutions.
• Communicate project updates and coordinate decisions.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new data center designs and additions.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

Industry standards awareness

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Six or more years of relevant experience or equivalent

Tools

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Design Manager - Data Center Engineering

Position Overview

Oversee hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through conceptual, schematic and detailed design, construction documentation and construction administration.

The ideal candidate brings experience managing colocation and hyperscale data center design, a mechanical or electrical engineering background, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary due diligence and design teams, ensuring projects meet requirements, schedules and quality standards.
• Coordinate architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, information and communications technology (ICT), building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS).
• Develop and implement project and program management plans across multiple sites.
• Lead meetings with clients, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Manage scope changes and communicate their impact throughout the project.
• Identify technical and delivery challenges early and develop practical solutions.
• Communicate project updates, coordinate decisions and resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new data center designs and additions, moves or modifications.
• Build effective relationships with client stakeholders and decision makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Six or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data center design management and engineering.
• Experience managing colocation and hyperscale data center design projects.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Active or recent leadership involvement in a data center or mission-critical industry organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 6+ years of engineering design, architecture, or technical project delivery experience, including demonstrated design management experience within hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data center environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and controls disciplines.
• Experience overseeing design development, construction documentation, technical reviews, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, technical leadership, and project execution capabilities required.

Compensation

Base salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com