Lead Design Manager, Data Center Projects

Aligned Data Centers; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Insurance

Optional Benefits

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management for large data center builds at the IAD site. You will oversee preconstruction and design phases, coordinating with land enablement, architects, and construction teams to drive on-time, on-budget project delivery.

This role requires 9+ years in design management for commercial construction, with data center experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• 9+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction project design programs.
• Mechanical/Electrical background preferred.
• Advanced experience in Excel, Smartsheets and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with strong time and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management across preconstruction and design phases with oversight of internal and external teams.
• Coordinate activities with architects, consultants, equipment providers, and GCs.
• Ensure design deliverables meet project requirements and budgets.
• Interface with customers during design and construction to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain project metrics and reporting for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Design management

Project leadership

Construction coordination

MS Projects

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Prolog

Procore

BIM 360

AutoCAD

Job description

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management for large data center builds at the IAD site. You will oversee preconstruction and design phases, coordinating with land enablement, architects, and construction teams to drive on-time, on-budget project delivery.

This role requires 9+ years in design management for commercial construction, with data center experience preferred.