Modular Design Leader - Data Center & Industrial Buildings

Atlantic Constructors Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability Plan

Life Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and drafting of modular buildings, including data centers and power houses.

The role translates client requirements into fabrication-ready packages and coordinates with engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to ensure constructability and on-time delivery. You will oversee multidisciplinary designers, manage resources and schedules, and drive standardization and continuous improvement across design processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Typically 7+ years in modular buildings, industrial facilities, or data centers.
• 3+ years leading designers, CAD/BIM personnel, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of modular building systems, MEP coordination, and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary design teams across architectural, structural, mechanical, lighting, and BIM/CAD.
• Coordinate with project management, PE reviews, and authorities to align design with codes and approvals.
• Develop and maintain design standards, schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Ensure model integrity, clash detection, and proper handoffs to fabrication and installation.
• Support FAT, QA/QC, and change management with clear design documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Multidiscipline design

CAD / BIM proficiency

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Job description

Atlantic Constructors Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and drafting of modular buildings, including data centers and power houses.

The role translates client requirements into fabrication-ready packages and coordinates with engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to ensure constructability and on-time delivery. You will oversee multidisciplinary designers, manage resources and schedules, and drive standardization and continuous improvement across design processes.