Design Manager - Hyperscale Data Centers (Remote)

Switch; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Remote opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Design Manager to lead and coordinate design execution across hyperscale data center projects. You will oversee consulting partners, manage milestones, and ensure deliverables align with budgets and schedules.

This role requires working across internal engineering teams, external design consultants, permitting authorities, and construction partners to keep designs complete, compliant, and ready for construction.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center design and construction projects.
• Strong understanding of design development, permitting, and implementation processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project kickoff meetings and ongoing design coordination meetings.
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, permits, and design milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to resolve design issues and changes.
• Conduct site visits and perform quality control reviews of design deliverables.
• Provide weekly status reports to leadership, including schedule, RFI, submittal, and change updates.
• Support permitting processes, including plan submissions, cost forecasting, and AHJ coordination.

Skills

Hyperscale DC design

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule tracking

Education

Engineering/Architecture/CM degree

Tools

Construction CM tools

Job description

Switch is seeking a Design Manager to lead and coordinate design execution across hyperscale data center projects. You will oversee consulting partners, manage milestones, and ensure deliverables align with budgets and schedules.

This role requires working across internal engineering teams, external design consultants, permitting authorities, and construction partners to keep designs complete, compliant, and ready for construction.