Design Manager (Data Center)

About the role

The Design Manager (Data Center) leads the planning, design, and coordination of mission‑critical data‑center projects from site selection through construction and commissioning. Acting as the primary liaison between development, engineering, construction, and external design consultants, the role ensures delivery on schedule, within budget, and in line with TensorWave’s technical standards for AI and hyperscale infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design management for hyperscale and AI data‑center developments.
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and permitting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications.
• Conduct constructability reviews and value‑engineering exercises to improve performance while reducing cost and schedule risk.
• Partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design changes.
• Drive design schedules and monitor consultant deliverables to meet aggressive milestones.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, industry standards, and mission‑critical design requirements.
• Support procurement of long‑lead equipment by validating technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain standardized programs, processes, technical standards, workflows, templates, and governance for data‑center design and construction.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the design lifecycle.
• Present project updates and design recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical design projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams for data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or other critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.

Required skills

• MEP systems
• Construction drawings
• Technical specifications