Lead Design Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Center

Konstruct Staff; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Konstruct Staff is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to lead design delivery on a large-scale hyperscale data center campus in Charlotte. This role serves as the owner's lead on design, coordinating the A/E team, GC, and hyperscale end client from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in design or construction management, with strong stakeholder management and MEP knowledge, and a degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in design management, project management or owner's representation on large, complex construction programs.
• Data center or mission-critical experience strongly preferred; other $1B+ programs may be considered.
• Proven track record managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities: owner, design team, contractor and end user.
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and how design decisions affect procurement and construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior client stakeholders.
• Degree in engineering, architecture or construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the A/E design team from concept through Issued for Construction documents, against schedule and budget.
• Act as the main design interface between the developer, general contractor and hyperscale end client.
• Manage end-client requirements and design standards, and drive alignment where they conflict with the developer's basis of design.
• Coordinate integration across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls and fire/life safety disciplines.
• Run design reviews, track deliverables and manage design changes, including their cost, schedule and procurement impact.
• Resolve design-related RFIs and field issues during construction, working with the owner's site representatives.
• Report design status, risks and decisions to developer leadership.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

MEP knowledge

Construction management

Client communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Konstruct Staff is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to lead design delivery on a large-scale hyperscale data center campus in Charlotte. This role serves as the owner's lead on design, coordinating the A/E team, GC, and hyperscale end client from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in design or construction management, with strong stakeholder management and MEP knowledge, and a degree in engineering or related field.