Sr Design Project Mgr

Location:
Dallas, Texas

Department: DEPENG

The Senior Design Project Manager is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the design and documentation phases of highly complex, mission-critical data center projects. This role requires advanced technical expertise in Architectural and Engineering disciplines and proven leadership managing large-scale, multi-site programs. The Senior Design Project Manager guides internal and external teams from concept through construction documentation, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality standards for 24/7/365 operations.

• Lead Architectural and Engineering consultants and internal design teams through all design phases, including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents for new builds and facility retrofits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated and clash-free designs.
• Ensure design documents comply with company Data Center Design Standards, industry best practices, and applicable local and national codes and regulations.
• Manage design scope, consultant fees, budgets, deliverable schedules, and the quality of drawing sets, technical specifications, and Basis of Design documents.
• Implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes for technical documentation prior to internal review, permitting, or release for construction bid.
• Oversee adherence to BIM standards and protocols, ensuring design models maintain strong coordination and data integrity.
• Partner with Operations, Equipment, Solutions Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, IT, Security, Commissioning, Construction, and critical equipment teams to validate requirements and integrate technical data into the design package.
• Support construction administration by leading technical reviews and timely responses to RFIs and submittals, ensuring compliance with design intent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of project management experience managing large-scale, complex Data Center, Mission Critical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Deep knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure, including critical power paths, cooling topologies, and structural load requirements.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams and external Architectural and Engineering firms.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, including Procore and Bluebeam, with familiarity in Revit/BIM environments.

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

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