Hyperscale Data Center Design Leader

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Chicago seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead hyperscale data center design, planning, and execution as the owner's representative across domestic and international sites. You will coordinate design teams, manage budgets and schedules, oversee risk and change control, ensure quality, and deliver mission-critical facilities on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field and 10+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience 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

Design management

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

Multidisciplinary leadership

BIM/VDC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BIM

VDC

Job description

Arcadis in Chicago seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead hyperscale data center design, planning, and execution as the owner's representative across domestic and international sites. You will coordinate design teams, manage budgets and schedules, oversee risk and change control, ensure quality, and deliver mission-critical facilities on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field and 10+ years of