Design Manager — Hyperscale Data Center Projects

TensorWave; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for

Health Savings Account Contributions

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet & Legal Insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TensorWave is seeking a Design Manager (Data Center) to lead planning, design and coordination of mission-critical data center projects from site selection to commissioning. You will liaise with development, engineering, construction and consultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, aligned with TensorWave's standards for AI infrastructure.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, review drawings and specs, drive schedules, and ensure code compliance while supporting procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years managing complex design projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams for data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design management for hyperscale and AI data center developments.
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants from schematic design through permitting and construction documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications.
• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering to improve performance while reducing cost/schedule risk.
• Partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, and Operations to ensure seamless execution.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design changes.
• Drive design schedules and monitor consultant deliverables to meet milestones.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, industry standards, and mission-critical design requirements.
• Support procurement of long-lead equipment by validating specs.
• Develop and maintain standardized programs, processes, and governance for data center design and operations.
• Collaborate to implement best practices improving quality, consistency, and project execution.
• Participate in commissioning planning and operational turnover activities.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the design lifecycle.
• Present project updates and design recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

MEP systems

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

TensorWave is seeking a Design Manager (Data Center) to lead planning, design and coordination of mission-critical data center projects from site selection to commissioning. You will liaise with development, engineering, construction and consultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, aligned with TensorWave's standards for AI infrastructure.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, review drawings and specs, drive schedules, and ensure code compliance while supporting procurement