Senior Design Manager

Overview

Lead design and preconstruction for data center projects, managing teams and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• design management
• project metrics
• cost control
• client delivery
• design review
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Lead/coordinate onboarding of third-party design team and creation of design schedule to support project needs. -Hold design team accountable to design progression and design gating. -Lead several design management project teams with the possibility of growing into leadership of multiple projects within multiple buildings in a campus or region, directly responsible for the accountability of direct reports for the duties and responsibilities listed above. -Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. -Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. -Creates, manages and updates project metrics in Smartsheets (project dashboards) for each project. -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. -Coordinates with CM to prepare and present quarterly project updates for leadership. -Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. -Interfaces with customers through fit out design, construction and integration; accountable to successful delivery of customer contracts. -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. -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. -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. -Operates in lockstep with the CM on each project to ensure proper communications/escalations and regular reporting to all internal and external parties and leadership/management. -Performs as the primary support role to the CM from GC mobilization to turnover to Operations. -Oversee management of external third-party design team through project completion/turnover to Aligned Operations. -Integrates with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are met. -Building design process and design deliverables management -Enforce design team’s accountability to Aligned’s Cost Control Log (CCL) and Complies, Deviates, Excludes (CDE) matrices. -Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. -Management of design teams -Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts -Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is meeting directives of CRC/SLT/Board. -Owns or directs all administrative duties related to design management process. -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. -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. -Coordination/communication with the land enablement group to ensure success with offsite improvements, early permitting, easements and environmental studies. -Cross reference to customer requirements as needed. -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. -Work with SMEs, Operations, and CMs to ensure design compliance with Aligned Design Efficiency Capture (DEC). -Coordination/creation of project risk registers from land enablement phase through project completion/turnover to Aligned Operations -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. -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. -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. -Identifies design variances, tracks them and manages acquisition of necessary approvals, as required. -Drive review and management of design deliverables; including stakeholder review and comment cycles.

Requirements

• autocad
• excel
• project management
• bachelor's
• data center
• 9+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to multi-task, with strong time and change management / organizational skills -Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. -Advanced experience in Excel, Smartsheets and/or AutoCAD -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. -Ability to understand construction project scopes -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. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent -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. -Data center design/construction experience, specifically with MEP systems -Team player across the organization with strong communication skills -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. -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality -Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs -Knowledge of construction cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work -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. -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. -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. -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. -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. -Ability to understand and follow clear directions and meet specific deadlines with reporting, communication, and project schedules -Frequently required to stand/walk/sit -Knowledge and experience working with CAD is a plus -Mechanical/Electrical background preferred -Frequently required to bend/climb -May travel, at times, up to 25% -Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity -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. -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. -Exposure to IPD, Design-Build, and/or construction management -Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, or similar) -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. -9+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction project design programs, with data center experience strongly preferred. -Design engineering experience -Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications

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Benefits

-Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal and disability coverage -Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership and other wellness initiatives -$175k - $185k -Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay -Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match -Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance -Company‑Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)

About Aligned Data Centers

-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.

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