Remote Data Center Design Lead | BIM & Coordination

JLL; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an experienced Sr. Design Manager to lead the coordination and BIM-driven design for mission-critical data center projects.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage BIM workflows, and ensure integration of complex systems through all project phases. Responsibilities include leading design coordination, ensuring compliance with data center standards, and delivering fully coordinated models and installation sequencing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in design coordination and BIM management, with at least 5 years specifically supporting mission-critical or data center projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading design coordination on large-scale, complex construction projects with budgets exceeding $50M.
• Deep working knowledge of data center design principles, critical infrastructure systems, and mission-critical operational requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with BIM software platforms (Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Procore, or similar) and 3D coordination tools.
• Proven experience leading BIM coordination workflows, advanced clash detection processes, and model-based construction planning.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and energy efficiency standards specific to data centers (LEED, ENERGY STAR for Data Centers, EU Code of Conduct)

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination activities among multidisciplinary design teams including data center architects, MEP engineers, electrical/power engineers, structural engineers, telecom/low voltage consultants, and specialty system designers.
• Chair design coordination meetings and technical workshops, driving resolution of complex interdisciplinary challenges unique to data center environments.
• Review and validate design deliverables for completeness, technical accuracy, and adherence to data center industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942, BICSI).
• Manage design partner schedules and milestone deliverables throughout all project phases, from concept through commissioning support.
• Facilitate effective communication among design disciplines, stakeholders, operators, and end users.
• Coordinate communication between design teams, construction teams, commissioning agents, and facility operations personnel.
• Coordinate design scope changes and maintain comprehensive documentation of design modifications and their impact on critical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360/ACC

Procore

Job description

JLL is seeking an experienced Sr. Design Manager to lead the coordination and BIM-driven design for mission-critical data center projects.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage BIM workflows, and ensure integration of complex systems through all project phases. Responsibilities include leading design coordination, ensuring compliance with data center standards, and delivering fully coordinated models and installation sequencing.