Design Manager

Design Manager

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Remote

Full time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Design Manager (DM) at Stream Data Centers leads external design resources on a project and/or campus to deliver design documentation suitable for construction.  DMs ensure that project execution teams are adhering to the SDC Design and Construction Standards, customer lease criteria, and site-specific adaptation demands. The design manager will need to understand the constraints and needs of all disciplines within a data center and guide design teams on the best multi-disciplinary approach. Design Mangers will also oversee project design costs and contracting; setting and adhering to project budgets and overseeing design change management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design teams and project deliverables for all projects within a region/campus.  
• Ensure projects adhere to the Design and Construction Standards (DACS) along all supplemental tenant criteria. 
• Administer design team contracts for scope of services and deliverables compliance. 
• Participate in weekly design meetings with consultants and Stream team members. 
• Engage with internal subject matter experts to provide technical direction to the design team. 
• Actively engage with procurement team members to define project equipment needs and ensure OFCI order accuracy. 
• Collaborate with the technical sales group to define customer specific project requirements.  
• Organize and manage design document reviews with Stream SMEs and construction team members at project milestones for comment and review.  
• Collaborate with the project specific third-party project managers for design direction. 
• Visit jobsites periodically during construction to monitor design implementation in the field.  
• Attend and participate in OAC meetings during construction.  
• Monitor shop drawing and RFI logs and ensure design team responsiveness.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience 
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a design project management role.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural, civil, structural and MEP/FP design constraints.  
• Knowledge of applicable building regulations, standards, best practices, and applicable codes. 
• Ability to read and understand project drawings, specifications, and submittals. 
• Experience in developing, managing, and understanding design schedules and design workflow. 
• Ability to travel to job sites. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and SharePoint experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in managing data center design projects.
• Previous experience in delivering colocation space to hyperscale clients.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

The pay range for this role is between $180,000 – $225,000 (base). Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons. Stream Data Centers offers annual bonus, benefits, flexible time off (vacation), 401k and a variety of other perks and benefits.