Senior Design Manager Job at Aligned Data Centers in Northlake

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JOB TITLE: Senior Design Manager
DEPARTMENT: Platform Delivery
REPORTS TO: Director, Design Management or Reg.

Director, Platform Execution
Summary
This individual will support all aspects of major technical programs that are targeting both colocation and hyperscale builds, including oversight of employees and third-party organizations engaged in the preconstruction, design and construction phases.

Working under supervision, this role requires strong communication skills and demonstrates advanced organizational and time management competencies.

A successful Design Manager with Aligned will possess a hunger to drive efficiencies and innovation, the humility to understand we are all working together during the construction process, and a heart to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers and vendors.
Duties And Responsibilities
Drive projects from inception through customer or business turnover, with heavy focus and leadership in the preconstruction and design phases of projects.

The Design Manager assumes project lead role at design hand-off meeting from the land enablement team and shifts overall project leadership to the Construction Manager (CM) at GC mobilization.
In conjunction with CM, support day-to-day program activities and initiatives (engage with architects, consultants, equipment providers, GCs, etc.).

Coordinate all project activities with building Operations while promoting safety and compliance initiatives and requirements on site.
Performs as the primary support role to the CM from GC mobilization to turnover to Operations.
Integrates with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are met.
Interfaces with customers through fit out design, construction and integration; accountable to successful delivery of customer contracts.
Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is meeting directives of CRC/SLT/Board.
Operates with a mindset of continuous improvement, creativity, efficiency and innovation.
Lead several design management project teams with the possibility of growing into leadership of multiple projects within multiple buildings in a campus or region, directly responsible for the accountability of direct reports for the duties and responsibilities listed above.
Direct Accountabilities
Coordination/communication with the land enablement group to ensure success with offsite improvements, early permitting, easements and environmental studies.
Coordination/creation of project risk registers from land enablement phase through project completion/turnover to Aligned Operations.
Project Design Management
Lead/coordinate onboarding of third-party design team and creation of design schedule to support project needs.
Oversee management of external third-party design team through project completion/turnover to Aligned Operations.
Drive review and management of design deliverables; including stakeholder review and comment cycles.
Hold design team accountable to design progression and design gating.
Work with SMEs, Operations, and CMs to ensure design compliance with Aligned Design Efficiency Capture (DEC).
Identify design variances, track them and manage acquisition of necessary approvals, as required.
Enforce design team’s accountability to Aligned’s Cost Control Log (CCL) and Complies, Deviates, Excludes (CDE) matrices.
Operate in close coordination with the CM on each project to ensure proper communications/escalations and regular reporting to all internal and external parties and leadership/management.
Create, manage and update project metrics in Smartsheets (project dashboards) for each project.
Own or direct all administrative duties related to design management process.
Assist CM with building and maintaining budget/cost models for each project, specifically around design costs and timelines.

Work with CM to prepare and present all funding requests.
Coordinate with CM to prepare and present quarterly project updates for leadership.
Conduct technical review of construction plans within data center environments.

Communicate conceptual designs to internal teams with required project documentation prior to and during construction.
Cross reference to customer requirements as needed.
Strongly Desired Working Experience And Knowledge Of
Design engineering experience
Building design process and design deliverables management
Management of design teams
Exposure to IPD, Design-Build, and/or construction management
Data center design/construction experience, specifically with MEP systems
Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, or similar)
Knowledge and experience working with CAD is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent
9+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction project design programs, with data center experience strongly preferred
Mechanical/Electrical background preferred
Advanced experience in Excel, Smartsheets and/or AutoCAD
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, with strong time and change management / organizational skills
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
Ability to understand and follow clear directions and meet specific deadlines with reporting, communication, and project schedules
Team player across the organization with strong communication skills
Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
Knowledge of construction cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work
Ability to understand construction project scopes
Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs
May travel, at times, up to 25%
General Competencies
Adaptability
Analytical
Business Acumen
Change Management
Cost Consciousness
Customer Service
Dependability
Diversity
Ethics
Innovation
Interpersonal Skills
Judgement
Motivation
Oral Communication
Organizational Support
Planning/Organizing
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Project Management
Quality
Safety and Security
Strategic Thinking
Teamwork
Written Communication
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
Frequently required to bend/climb
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
Compensation
$175k - $185k
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Company‑ Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal and disability coverage
Wellness Programs: EAP, Wellhub gym membership and other wellness initiatives
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Aligned is committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions, contact our People & Culture team.

Accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in accordance with applicable laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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