Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Life and disability benefits, incl. AD

Paid time off and leaves

Flexible work options and wellbeing

Employee assistance program and travel

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Design Manager for Data Centers to lead design efforts remotely from the U.S., coordinating across multiple sites and stakeholders. You will develop technical and financial proposals, oversee project execution, and ensure timely delivery while partnering with clients and internal teams to align goals and resolve issues early.

The role requires a strong background in architecture or mechanical/electrical engineering, with 12+ years in design or project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience or equivalent
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• P.E. or Architecture license is a plus
• 12+ years of experience in design and/or project management preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Certification advantageous
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional advantageous
• Active involvement in data center trade organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for data center projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Develop and enforce project management plans across multiple sites
• Facilitate meetings with clients and stakeholders to align on project goals
• Manage project changes proactively and communicate effectively with all parties involved
• Identify and resolve issues early in the project lifecycle
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and address outstanding concerns
• Create technical and financial proposals for new data center projects

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (10+ years experience)

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer or Architecture License a plus

12+ years design/project management experience

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional

Active involvement in data center trade organizations

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.) to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will oversee design leadership for data center initiatives, with a strong focus on coordinating project execution across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to keep project goals aligned, issues resolved early, and delivery on track.

This position also supports the development of technical and financial proposals for new opportunities while maintaining quality and timely execution.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for data center projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Develop and enforce project management plans across multiple sites
• Facilitate meetings with clients and stakeholders to align on project goals
• Manage project changes proactively and communicate effectively with all parties involved
• Identify and resolve issues early in the project lifecycle
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and address outstanding concerns
• Create technical and financial proposals for new data center projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License is a plus
• 12 years of experience in design and/or project management preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Certification and Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional are advantageous
• Active involvement in data center and mission-critical trade organizations is preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits, including AD&D
• Paid time off and various leave options
• Flexible work options and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.