Data Center Solutions Design Manager; Architecture

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team.

Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Manager, Data Center Solutions Design (Architecture) to lead the development and delivery of technical solutions across the Rowan project portfolio. This role is a key part of the technical team, driving solution design and cross functional coordination from early planning through implementation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in technical problem solving, solution design principles, and modern infrastructure or cloud‑based technologies. This role will independently manage a variety of efforts including, submittal review, progress construction drawing review, and site‑specific building solutions. While experience in data centers or industrial environments is beneficial, it is not required. Candidates with broader technology, engineering, or architecture backgrounds who are eager to take on complex solution‑design work are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, a customer-oriented mindset, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and the capability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Comfort navigating ambiguity, mentoring junior team members, and working effectively in a fast paced, cross‑functional environment is essential.

Travel: Ability for up to 25% travel to company gatherings or to project sites

Location: Denver, CO (3-day hybrid in-office role) - Will consider remote candidates with strong qualifications

Compensation: $130K - $150K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of A/S/MEP design activities with external engineering consultants and ensure cross‑discipline design alignment.

• Gather and document customer A/S/MEP requirements in partnership with the Solutions Architect Team, driving clarity and completeness.

• Provide onsite leadership during construction to verify architectural and structural work aligns with design intent.

• Drive collaboration with design and construction teams to address site‑specific challenges and improve constructability.

• Oversee the coordination of construction documents prepared by third‑party design consultants.

• Identify and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies and escalating as needed.

• Lead the development of engineering standards, documentation, and team processes.

• Provide technical data and documentation to the Commercial team and program managers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.

• Lead the review and processing of design submittals to ensure compliance with Rowan standards and project requirements.

• Manage progress construction drawing reviews, providing detailed feedback on design development and coordination across disciplines.

• Drive the development of site‑specific building solutions that address unique project conditions, local code requirements, and customer needs.

• Mentor and develop junior team members,…