Senior Design Manager, Data Centers

Iron Mountain; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 124.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our North America Design team.

You will be responsible for end-to-end design execution on major data center developments, customer deployments, phased expansions, or complex operational upgrades, leading multidisciplinary design delivery across the full project lifecycle to align with safety, customer, commercial, and sustainability goals.

Qualifikationen

• Typically 10+ years of experience with substantial accountability for complex data center or mission-critical capital projects.
• Deep multidisciplinary understanding of critical-facility systems, consultant governance, codes/standards, permitting, and global vs. local compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness to balance technical trade-offs against costs alongside proven capability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams through influence.
• A four-year college degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, U.S. Citizenship, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Aufgaben

• Define the design delivery strategy and lead major facility, campus phase, or complex regional programs from concept development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate external consultants, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to integrate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and security systems.
• Oversee design reporting, risk management, and value engineering while leading the resolution of technical, commercial, and program risks.
• Serve as the principal design partner across internal divisions (Construction, Operations, Security, Sustainability) while mentoring Design Managers to elevate regional practices.

Kenntnisse

10+ years experience

Design leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Travel up to 25%

Ausbildung

Architecture

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation. Senior Design Manager - Data Center

Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our North America Design team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end design execution on major data center developments, customer deployments, phased expansions, or complex operational upgrades. Working within a dynamic team, you will lead multidisciplinary design delivery across the full project lifecycle, ensuring technical decisions align with safety, customer, commercial, program, resilience, and sustainability goals.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

Own End-to-End Design Execution:

Define the design delivery strategy and lead major facility, campus phase, or complex regional programs from concept development through construction, commissioning, and handover.

Direct Multidisciplinary Teams:

Coordinate external consultants, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to integrate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and security systems.

Drive Risk & Financial Assurance:

Oversee design reporting, risk management, and value engineering while leading the resolution of technical, commercial, and program risks.

Partner & Mentor:

Serve as the principal design partner across internal divisions (Construction, Operations, Security, Sustainability) while mentoring Design Managers to elevate regional practices.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

Relevant Experience:

Typically 10+ years of experience with substantial accountability for complex data center or mission-critical capital projects.

Technical Mastery:

Deep multidisciplinary understanding of critical-facility systems, consultant governance, codes/standards, permitting, and global vs. local compliance.

Influence & Leadership:

Strong commercial awareness to balance technical trade-offs against costs alongside proven capability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams through influence.

Education & Travel:

A four-year college degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, U.S. Citizenship, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

What We Offer (Benefits)

Compensation:

Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience level.

Work-Life Balance:

Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Health & Well-being:

Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.

Growth:

Opportunities for continuous learning, technical leadership, and career growth within Iron Mountain.

#Li-RemoteReasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 - $164,700.00

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

Category: Real Estate & Facilities