Senior IDM Leader — Data Center Design & Integration

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Senior Integrated Design Manager to provide senior technical leadership across multiple projects and campuses. You will drive early systems alignment, manage third‑party design teams, and uphold IDM standards while mentoring less experienced managers.

The role emphasizes integration of schedule, cost, constructability, and risk, with a strong owner mindset to support long‑term business goals and project momentum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 9+ years of experience managing complex commercial or mission‑critical design programs
• Strong data center or other technical industry design and construction background
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and mentor junior team members
• Deep understanding of design coordination and system integration
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheets, and design management platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% (time‑on‑site varies by project)

Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Design Management across multiple projects or buildings.
• Drive early alignment on critical systems, design assumptions, and high‑cost scope elements.
• Maintain accountability of third‑party design teams for design quality, schedule adherence, and decision readiness.
• Lead structured design reviews, decision‑focused coordination meetings, and technical alignment discussions.
• Ensure consistent application of design gating, internal project requirements including CDE, CCL, and risk tracking practices.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of project risk registers from land enablement through turnover to Operations.
• Partner with Senior Construction Managers to align design decisions with construction sequencing and execution needs.
• Support development and maintenance of standardized design durations, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Provide mentorship, functional guidance, and technical leadership to IDM staff.
• Assist in preparation of project dashboards, quarterly updates, and leadership communications.
• Support customer interface activities during fit‑out design and technical integration as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, KPI development, and refinement of IDM tools, workflows, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Smartsheets

Design management platforms

Job description

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a Senior Integrated Design Manager to provide senior technical leadership across multiple projects and campuses. You will drive early systems alignment, manage third‑party design teams, and uphold IDM standards while mentoring less experienced managers.

The role emphasizes integration of schedule, cost, constructability, and risk, with a strong owner mindset to support long‑term business goals and project momentum.