Senior Data Center Design & Delivery Lead

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401k match

Disability benefits

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Digital Realty Trust, L.P. seeks a Sr. Design Manager to lead the design and engineering of data center projects in Dallas, TX. You will implement DEG guidelines, oversee cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure projects meet budget and schedule targets.

You will direct full design lifecycles, lead consultant selections, review submittals, and present to executives. Strong leadership, technical, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing technically complex projects, including design and/or commissioning.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; Professional License (AIA, PE/PEng) preferred.
• Ability to lead internal teams, external partners, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee architects, engineers, consultants, and equipment suppliers through the full design lifecycle for data center projects.
• Lead end-to-end RFP processes for Architectural/Engineering consultants and Commissioning Agents.
• Manage consultant performance, including invoice review/DEG deviations tracking across projects.
• Uphold DEG standards and drive value engineering.
• Develop and review project schedules, budgets, and forecasts with Delivery teams.
• Review equipment submittals and provide recommendations to Delivery and Procurement.
• Lead design review sessions and evaluate drawings, Basis of Design, and commissioning plans.
• Serve as primary interface for build-to-suit projects, coordinating with Sales and BD.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and monthly project reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Design management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Communication

DEG knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Professional License (AIA, PE/PEng) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Digital Realty Trust, L.P. seeks a Sr. Design Manager to lead the design and engineering of data center projects in Dallas, TX. You will implement DEG guidelines, oversee cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure projects meet budget and schedule targets.

You will direct full design lifecycles, lead consultant selections, review submittals, and present to executives. Strong leadership, technical, and communication skills are essential for success.