Data Center Design Lead

We are seeking an experienced Design Management Lead to support large-scale, mission‑critical data center design and construction projects. This role serves as the Owner’s Representative, acting as a trusted advisor and agent to the client throughout all phases of design and construction.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and a broad ecosystem of third‑party consultants, designers, and contractors to ensure design quality, schedule, cost, and risk are effectively managed from concept through construction administration.

• Serve as the client’s authorized representative across all design and construction-related activities for data center projects.
• Lead and coordinate design efforts across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage escalation and resolution of complex design issues.
• Act as the central point of coordination between stakeholders, design consultants, construction managers, and contractors.

• Develop comprehensive design project plans prior to design kickoff.
• Establish and maintain design schedules, budgets, and risk logs through design completion.
• Coordinate value engineering and constructability reviews at key milestones.

• Oversee development and execution of design contracts and amendments, including:
• Site development and utility infrastructure
• Data center design
• Construction Administration / Services During Construction (CA/SDC)
• Ensure QA/QC processes are executed and design gaps or issues are identified and addressed.

• Produce monthly design and CA/SDC reports.
• Provide transparent reporting on schedule, cost, risk, and design status to stakeholders.

• Coordinate development of cost estimates for scope gaps and design changes.
• Support contract negotiations with third‑party vendors.
• Support invoice review, payment tracking, and commercial reporting.