Design Manager (Data Center)

The role

The Design Manager leads the planning, design, and coordination of mission-critical data center projects from site selection through construction and commissioning. This role coordinates multidisciplinary teams and manages external design consultants to meet technical standards for AI and hyperscale infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead all phases of design management for hyperscale and AI data center developments.
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications.
• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design changes.
• Drive design schedules and monitor consultant deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, industry standards, and mission-critical design requirements.
• Support procurement of long-lead equipment by validating technical specifications.
• Assist in development and maintaining standardized programs, processes, and technical standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical design projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams for data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or other critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
• Experience supporting AI, hyperscale, or cloud data center developments.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated project delivery.
• Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing, and sustainable design practices.

Benefits

• Stock Options
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
• Company Health Savings Account Contributions
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
• Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays

Before you apply

• All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in United States, as required by law.
• Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a job-related background check.

About the company

TensorWave delivers seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale through a versatile cloud platform.