Data Center Senior Technical Manager

Data Center Senior Technical Manager

Amarillo, TX, US

Experience: Manager

Salary: $450,000 - $750,000 per year

We are seeking a Senior Data Center Technical Manager to serve as the technical authority across all engineering systems within our data center program. This role ensures that designs, equipment, and vendor deliverables align with performance, reliability, and constructability standards. You will act as the key liaison between internal teams and external engineering partners, driving consistency across design packages while resolving complex technical challenges.

• Provide technical leadership across MEP systems (power, cooling, controls, fire protection, BMS)
• Review and validate design deliverables against internal standards and industry codes
• Act as the primary interface with design consultants, integrators, and engineering partners
• Own and evolve technical standards and basis of design documentation
• Lead resolution of design conflicts, RFIs, and field engineering issues
• Oversee technical vendor strategy, equipment specifications, and qualification processes
• Manage critical equipment lifecycle including production tracking and delivery alignment
• Lead and mentor discipline-specific SMEs (electrical, mechanical, controls)
• Partner with construction and commissioning teams to ensure system readiness and performance
• Drive standardization across equipment platforms and vendor selections
• Support procurement in technical evaluations and vendor negotiations
• Apply AI and analytics to monitor vendor risk and supply chain performance
• Use predictive tools to identify and mitigate delivery or design risks
• Leverage automation for design review, specification validation, and document control
• Support development of integrated dashboards for equipment tracking and project insights

• 15+ years in data center engineering or mission‑critical infrastructure
• Strong expertise across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Experience reviewing and approving complex design packages
• Background in vendor management and critical equipment procurement
• Proven leadership of technical teams across multiple projects
• Strong communication skills in cross‑functional, matrixed environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• Experience with hyperscale or large‑scale data center programs
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Familiarity with industry standards (Uptime, ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.)
• Exposure to advanced cooling and high‑density power systems
• Experience with commissioning and redundancy validation

We are a rapidly growing developer of next‑generation, hyperscale data center infrastructure supporting some of the world’s most demanding digital workloads. Our focus is on building highly reliable, scalable, and efficient facilities that power cloud, AI, and mission‑critical operations.

Our teams operate at the intersection of engineering excellence and large‑scale project delivery, leveraging advanced analytics and emerging technologies to redefine how data centers are designed, built, and operated.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly visible technical leadership role within a fast‑scaling platform shaping the future of digital infrastructure. You’ll work alongside top‑tier engineering and construction talent while directly influencing how next‑generation data centers are designed and delivered.

We offer:

• Above‑market compensation, including a strong base salary, performance‑driven bonus, and meaningful equity designed to create long‑term wealth
• The chance to lead at scale, owning technical direction across major hyperscale developments
• Direct impact on AI and cloud infrastructure powering global innovation
• A collaborative, high‑performance culture where your expertise drives real decisions
• Exposure to cutting‑edge tools, including AI‑enabled engineering and delivery systems
• Significant career growth as the platform rapidly expands