Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Kablio AI applies for you. You just show up to the interviewKablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Design Manager
Aligned Data Centers
Manages design aspects of major technical programs for colocation and hyperscale builds, overseeing employees and third-party organizations throughout preconstruction, design, and construction phases.
21d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Plano, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data Center Design
Construction
Consulting
Engineering
Turnkey Solutions
Project Management
Site Development
Operations
Sector Specialisms
Cloud
Technology
Financial Services
Enterprise
Service Providers
Role
What you would be doing
design management
project reporting
compliance management
change management
metrics tracking
customer service
- Coordinates with CM to prepare and present quarterly project updates for leadership.
- Identifies design variances, tracks them and manages acquisition of necessary approvals, as required.
- Enforce design team’s accountability to Aligned’s Cost Control Log (CCL) and Complies, Deviates, Excludes (CDE) matrices.
- Coordination/communication with the land enablement group to ensure success with offsite improvements, early permitting, easements and environmental studies.
- Owns or directs all administrative duties related to design management process.
- Conduct technical review of construction plans with understanding of architectural design within data center environment. Communicate conceptual designs to multiple internal Aligned teams with required project documentation prior to and during construction. Cross reference to customer requirements as needed.
- Lead/coordinate onboarding of third-party design team and creation of design schedule to support project needs.
- Creates, manages and updates project metrics in Smartsheets (project dashboards) for each project.
- Hold design team accountable to design progression and design gating.
- Drive review and management of design deliverables; including stakeholder review and comment cycles.
- Change Management – Assists in the Development of workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Drive projects from inception through customer or business turnover, with heavy focus and leadership in the preconstruction and design phases of projects. The Design Manager assumes project lead role at design hand-off meeting from the land enablement team and shifts overall project leadership to the Construction Manager (CM) at GC mobilization.
- Assists CM with building and maintaining budget/cost models/all phases’ budgets for each project, specifically around design costs and timelines. Works with CM to prepare and present all funding requests.
- Integrates with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are met.
- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Work with SMEs, Operations, and CMs to ensure design compliance with Aligned Design Efficiency Capture (DEC).
- Oversee management of external third-party design team through project completion/turnover to Aligned Operations.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is meeting directives of CRC/SLT/Board.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Coordination/creation of project risk registers from land enablement phase through project completion/turnover to Aligned Operations
- Interfaces with customers through fit out design, construction and integration; accountable to successful delivery of customer contracts.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Building design process and design deliverables management
- In conjunction with CM, supports day-to-day program activities and initiatives (engage with architects, consultants, equipment providers, GCs, etc. Coordinate all project activities with building Operations while promoting safety and compliance initiatives and requirements on site.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Develops Budgets for projects; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Performs as the primary support role to the CM from GC mobilization to turnover to Operations.
- Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
- Operates in lockstep with the CM on each project to ensure proper communications/escalations and regular reporting to all internal and external parties and
- Management of design teams
What you bring
project management software
bachelor’s degree
construction management
design engineering
problem solving
data center mep
- Exposure to IPD, Design-Build, and/or construction management
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; assist in developing budgets and experience understanding reporting budgets/financials; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs
- Mechanical/Electrical background preferred
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- May travel, at times, up to 25%
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Team Player across the organization; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- 5+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction project design programs, with data center experience strongly preferred
- Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, or similar)
- Ability to understand construction project scopes
- Ability to multi-task, with strong time and change management / organizational skills
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Knowledge of construction cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Design engineering experience
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Team player across the organization with strong communication skills
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
- Frequently required to bend/climb
- Advanced experience in Excel, Smartsheets and/or AutoCAD
- Knowledge and experience working with CAD is a plus
- Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Data center design/construction experience, specifically with MEP systems
- Ability to understand and follow clear directions and meet specific deadlines with reporting, communication, and project schedules
Information not given or found
Training + DevelopmentInformation not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearance- criminal records check
People also searched
Company
Overview
- Founded to address the growing need for sustainable and scalable data center solutions.
- Focused on providing innovative, energy-efficient facilities for hyperscale and enterprise customers.
- Designed and built to optimize energy use, space, and scalability to meet the demands of modern businesses.
- Key projects include large-scale data centers tailored to the needs of the cloud, enterprise, and content industries.
- Offers cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure designed to maximize operational efficiency.
- Specializes in ensuring customers can grow their IT infrastructure while reducing their environmental impact.
91%
Employee Satisfaction Score
Reflects the high level of employee satisfaction within the company culture, significantly above the U.S. average.
- Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence.
- Embody Integrity
- Never Stop Learning
- Think Ahead
- Make an Impact
- Inspire Innovation
- Respect Diversity
- Commit to Customer Success
- Celebrate Success
- Pursue Excellence
100% Renewable Power
Sustainable Energy Use
All power consumed is sourced from renewable energy.
80% Energy Reduction
Cooling Efficiency
Patented cooling technology reduces energy consumption by 80%.
85% Water Savings
Water Conservation
Advanced cooling systems cut water usage by 85%.
Three Green Globes
Sustainability Certification
Facilities earned top sustainability rating from Green Globes.
- Committed to zero-carbon hosting by 2040.
- Brownfield redevelopment with community benefits.
- Capable of supporting rack densities from 3–350 kW with low PUE and waterless cooling.
- Earned Green Globes certification for multiple facilities.
- Joined EPA Green Power Partnership and matches 100% electricity with green power.
- Integrated tracking for supply-chain carbon and circular asset management.
- Offers real-time carbon tracking dashboard for energy, emissions, and utility monitoring.
- N/A – no public, data‑driven DEI strategy or gender breakdown found
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio