Senior Design Manager

Compensation: $110,000 to $180,000 Base + Bonus

Storm4 are currently partnered with a high-growth, privately held data center developer delivering large-scale infrastructure for hyperscale, colocation, AI and cloud customers. With a growing US portfolio and a strong pipeline of major developments, the business is focused on expanding its platform while maintaining high standards of innovation, efficiency and operational excellence.

They’re seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the preconstruction and design phases of major data center developments. Working closely with Construction, Operations and external design partners, this individual will oversee design teams, technical deliverables, project schedules, budgets and stakeholder coordination.

The Design Manager will lead projects from the land enablement handoff through general contractor mobilization, before supporting the Construction Manager through completion and turnover to Operations.

• Lead major data center projects through the preconstruction and design phases.
• Onboard and manage third-party architects, engineers, consultants and design teams.
• Create design schedules and hold teams accountable for design progression and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate permitting, easements, environmental studies and offsite improvements.
• Develop and maintain project risk registers through completion and operational turnover.
• Manage stakeholder reviews, comment cycles, design variances and required approvals.
• Ensure designs meet internal standards, customer requirements and operational objectives.
• Partner with Construction Managers on budgets, cost models, funding requests and project updates.
• Review construction plans, specifications, architectural designs and MEP systems.
• Maintain project metrics and dashboards using Smartsheet and other project management tools.
• Coordinate with customers throughout fit-out design, construction and integration.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency across the design process.
• Five or more years of experience managing commercial construction design programs.
• Data center design or construction experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent discipline.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background preferred.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Strong understanding of building design processes and technical deliverables.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, construction drawings and project specifications.
• Exposure to IPD, Design-Build or construction management delivery models.
• Understanding of project budgets, cost estimating, schedules and scopes of work.
• Experience with Excel, Smartsheet, AutoCAD, MS Project, Procore, BIM 360 or similar software.
• Strong communication, organization, stakeholder management and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% when required.

A collaborative and highly organized design professional who has successfully managed complex commercial or mission-critical projects. You will be comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing external design partners and maintaining accountability across design quality, budgets, schedules and project risks.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with a commercial mindset and the communication skills required to work effectively with customers, contractors, internal teams and senior leadership.

• Opportunity to lead the design of major hyperscale and colocation data center developments.
• Join a rapidly growing data center platform with a strong US project pipeline.
• Ownership of preconstruction, design delivery and multidisciplinary team coordination.
• High visibility across Construction, Operations, Engineering and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence technical, commercial and customer-facing project decisions.
• Comprehensive benefits, bonus potential, 401(k) matching and wellness support.