Senior Technology Design Manager

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability.

Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Design Manager to lead and manage the design process on behalf of Core Weave, overseeing the design of our Data Center Fit Outs (White Space) and ensuring that designs meet and incorporate Core Weave project requirements.

About the role:

This role will primarily focus on managing the execution of Architectural, MEP, and LV/IT infrastructure designs within our leased data center facilities. The Design Manager will ensure that all designs align with our project requirements and are executed to meet performance, efficiency, and scalability standards. The role will also provide ongoing support into the Fit Out construction phase to ensure the design is implemented accurately.

Acting as the primary point of contact for design-related matters, on a per-project basis, this individual will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure designs are executed consistently and to the highest quality standards.

Up to 30% travel required to various data center sites.

Who You Are:

* Project Leadership & Oversight:
Manage the design and coordination of multiple data center fit out projects concurrently. Oversee the work of Professional Consultants (Architects, Engineers) and Equipment Suppliers during the design process.

* Single Point of Contact for Design on Assigned Projects:
Act as the primary point of contact for all design-related items for assigned projects, coordinating closely with Data Center Providers and their Contractors, Architects/Engineers (A/E firms), along with our internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout the design process.

* Internal Coordination with SMEs:
Coordinate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across various disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and LV/IT, to ensure project requirements, technical specifications, and solutions are properly aligned, integrating specialized expertise into the design process as needed.

* Standards & Compliance:
Apply Core Weave Design & Engineering Guidelines and industry best practices to ensure alignment with company objectives and emphasize value-engineering for optimal cost and performance.

* Managing Basis of Design Deviations:
Track and document any deviations from the Basis of Design throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.

* Budget & Schedule Coordination:
Work with the Technical Project Management team to prepare, review, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and forecasts for design and construction expenditures.

* OFCI Equipment Management:
Review and evaluate OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) equipment submittals, providing recommendations to the Construction Management team and Procurement teams.

* Design Reviews:
Participate in page-turn meetings with consultants, providing feedback on designs, Sequence of Operations, Basis of Design documents, commissioning plans, and testing scripts.

* Vendor Management:
Assist with RFPs for A/E consultants, evaluation of proposals, selection of vendors, and oversight on alignment with project budgets and schedules, while reviewing/approving consultant invoices.

* Executive & Project Reporting:
Prepare and deliver detailed project reports to both executive leadership and project teams, track project budgets, schedules, scope objectives, and progress, ensuring alignment with Core Weave's gating process and smooth handoff to the Construction Management team for ongoing management.

* Stakeholder Communication:
Provide regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders, both informally…