Design Project Manager

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a senior design management professional to lead the design effort for complex data center projects in the Houston area. You will coordinate multiple design consultants and subcontractors, ensuring on-schedule delivery, budget alignment, and adherence to project objectives.

You will bridge owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and field operations, driving risk mitigation and timely responses to RFIs and changes across the design lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design management, project management, architecture, engineering, or related construction discipline.
• 3+ years data center project experience.
• 5+ years within project design.
• Experience managing project designs from conceptual planning through final construction documents.
• Strong understanding of the design-build or EPC project delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall project design process from concept through issued-for-construction (IFC) documents.
• Oversee and coordinate all design subcontractors, including architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, etc.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all design-related matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify design risks, conflicts, and gaps early and drive resolutions with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, design changes, and design-related scope modifications.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Architecture

Engineering

Construction

Data center experience

IFC documents

Job description

Job Description

This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for the project's design effort, managing multiple design consultants and subcontractors while ensuring designs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives. They will oversee the complete design lifecycle, coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, and acting as the bridge between owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and field operations.

Day to day:

• Lead and manage the overall project design process from concept through issued-for-construction (IFC) documents.
• Oversee and coordinate all design subcontractors, including architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers etc.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all design-related matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify design risks, conflicts, and gaps early and drive resolutions with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, design changes, and design-related scope modifications.

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in design management, project management, architecture, engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• 3+ years data center project experience
• 5+ years within project design
• Experience managing project designs from conceptual planning through final construction documents.
• Strong understanding of the design-build or EPC project delivery process.
• Experience managing project designs from conceptual planning through final construction documents.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].