Senior Design Manager

Switch; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Remote opportunities

Career growth

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design coordination for large-scale data center projects, from kickoff to construction handoff. You will ensure schedules, quality, and documentation align, and serve as the primary escalation point for design decisions.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and partners, manage RFIs, permits, and design milestones, and provide leadership updates on schedules, risks, and cost. Hybrid/remote options supported.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design for hyperscale or large-scale data center projects.
• Strong communication with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with authorities having jurisdiction and managing permit workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project kickoff meetings and recurring design coordination meetings.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, permits, and design milestones across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and perform quality checks on design deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and partners to resolve design issues.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership on schedules, risks, RFIs, and change activity.
• Oversee permitting activities, including cost forecasting, submissions, and AHJ coordination.
• Establish and maintain project documentation and document control systems.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary design decisions and manage escalations.
• Ensure consistent communication around schedule, cost, and quality expectations.
• Contribute to best practices for design and construction workflows.

Skills

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role: Senior Design Manager

This role leads design coordination for complex, large-scale data center projects. You are responsible for managing the design process from kickoff through permitting and construction handoff, ensuring schedules, quality, and documentation remain aligned. The role operates cross-functionally and serves as a primary escalation point for design-related decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project kickoff meetings and recurring design coordination meetings.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, permits, and design milestones across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and perform quality checks on design deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and partners to resolve design issues.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership on schedules, risks, RFIs, and change activity.
• Oversee permitting activities, including cost forecasting, submissions, and AHJ coordination.
• Establish and maintain project documentation and document control systems.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary design decisions and manage escalations.
• Ensure consistent communication around schedule, cost, and quality expectations.
• Contribute to best practices for design and construction workflows.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone trusted to lead complex design efforts with minimal oversight.
• Clear, direct communication with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong judgment when balancing schedule, cost, and quality tradeoffs.
• Comfort operating across multiple disciplines and external partners.
• A structured, detail-oriented approach to design coordination.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing design for hyperscale or large-scale data center projects.
• Strong understanding of design development, permitting, and construction integration.
• Experience coordinating with authorities having jurisdiction and managing permit workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Proficiency tracking schedules, costs, and quality metrics.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, and design documentation systems.
• Strong meeting facilitation and escalation management skills.

Why Switch?

A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.

Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you.

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