Design Project Manager

On behalf of a data center developer, we are hiring a Design Project Manager to lead design delivery on a large-scale hyperscale data center campus in Charlotte. You are the owner's lead on design: the person who keeps the A/E team, the general contractor and the hyperscale end client aligned from concept through construction.

• Lead and coordinate the A/E design team from concept through Issued for Construction documents, against the program schedule and budget.
• Act as the main design interface between the developer, the general contractor and the hyperscale end client.
• Manage end-client requirements and design standards, and drive alignment where they conflict with the developer's basis of design.
• Coordinate integration across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls and fire/life safety disciplines.
• Run design reviews, track deliverables and manage design changes, including their cost, schedule and procurement impact.
• Resolve design-related RFIs and field issues during construction, working with the owner's site representatives.
• Report design status, risks and decisions to developer leadership.

• 15+ years in design management, project management or owner's representation on large, complex construction programs.
• Data center or mission-critical experience strongly preferred. Candidates from other $1B+ programs (semiconductor, pharma/life sciences, healthcare, heavy industrial) will be considered.
• Proven record managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities: owner, design team, contractor and end user.
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and how design decisions affect procurement and construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior client stakeholders.
• Degree in engineering, architecture or construction management preferred.