Hyperscale Data Center Design Lead - Owner's Rep

Arcadis; Texas; On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design coordination, planning, and execution for hyperscale data center projects. As the owner’s representative, you will collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver complex facilities across domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities include design management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and QA throughout the project lifecycle, with an embedded client-facing role on Arcadis team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing and managing design and construction projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's representative through all phases of design and construction.
• Lead coordination of design teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management processes.
• Oversee design reviews, constructability assessments, value engineering, and quality control activities.
• Administer contracts, support procurement efforts, and manage change orders.
• Track project deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate document control, design records, and as-built documentation.
• Support cost estimating, financial reporting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure successful project execution through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BIM/VDC

Digital project delivery tools

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design coordination, planning, and execution for hyperscale data center projects. As the owner’s representative, you will collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver complex facilities across domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities include design management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and QA throughout the project lifecycle, with an embedded client-facing role on Arcadis team.