Senior Design Manager, Data Center Construction Lead

Nscale; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Remote-first team

Medical / Dental / Vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nscale, a leading AI infrastructure company in the US, seeks a Senior Design Manager to own data center design end-to-end. You will lead AE teams, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure permitting and design readiness for construction.

You’ll manage design schedules, drive clash-free coordination, and oversee procurement of specialist consultants, while aligning with operations for smooth turnover and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design/Construction management
• Experience as design lead on at least one project
• Experience scoping, procuring, negotiating AE/specialist contracts
• Knowledge of building permitting processes
• Proven construction administration experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as design authority from AE engagement through construction documents and turnover.
• Build and own the project design schedule and milestones.
• Translate standards into AE scopes of work and drive design decisions.
• Coordinate with Construction, Operations, Procurement, Finance and Legal.
• Drive design reviews and ensure timely permit deliveries.

Skills

Design leadership

AE procurement

Coordination

RFI decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AE contracts

Construction administration

Job description

Nscale, a leading AI infrastructure company in the US, seeks a Senior Design Manager to own data center design end-to-end. You will lead AE teams, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure permitting and design readiness for construction.

You’ll manage design schedules, drive clash-free coordination, and oversee procurement of specialist consultants, while aligning with operations for smooth turnover and ongoing support.