Data Center Design Program Manager
Design Program Manager
📍 Location: Remote
🕒 Full-Time | Experienced Level
About the Company
We are working with a forward-thinking engineering and consulting firm with a legacy of delivering high-performance solutions for complex, mission-critical environments. Their team thrives on solving the toughest challenges in data infrastructure, energy systems, and specialized facilities. With a strong foundation in operational excellence, client partnership, and technical innovation, they are redefining how engineering services are delivered! They're seeking a program manager to come in with previous mission critical experience and successfully manage large hyper scale data center projects.
What You'll Do
- Lead Mission-Critical Projects: Manage all aspects of complex programs-from site acquisition through design and construction. Ensure seamless coordination between internal design trades, external partners, and clients.
- Own the Budget: Forecast and monitor program financials including profitability, margins, billing, and cost schedules. Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Be the Client Anchor: Serve as the main point of contact. Foster strong, long-term relationships and develop new business opportunities.
- Mentor and Lead: Guide project teams and direct reports. Oversee resource planning, delegate effectively, and drive operational excellence.
- Deliver Excellence: Ensure design and construction meet client standards and project goals. Oversee QA/QC, compliance, and closeout processes.
What You Bring
- B.S. degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 13+ years of related experience, with 5+ years in leadership of large-scale engineering, construction, or manufacturing projects
- Demonstrated expertise managing design and construction of mission-critical projects (e.g., data centers, healthcare, or energy infrastructure)
- Strong background in strategic planning, resource allocation, and MEP/FP/FA systems
- High proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office, and file management tools
- Excellent communication, client management, and team leadership skills
- Comfortable with AI-forward workflows and new technologies
- U.S. work authorization
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Critical Expertise: Work with a team that has helped shape the standards for high-performance infrastructure.
- Client-Centric Culture: We prioritize long-term relationships and tailor our services to meet evolving client needs.
- Operational Agility: Our streamlined processes and tech-forward mindset allow us to deliver faster and smarter.
- Diverse Project Portfolio: From data centers to sustainable agriculture, our work spans a wide range of industries.
- Values-Driven Environment: We lead with service, innovate with purpose, and execute with excellence.
FAQs
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