Digital Realty · 3 weeks ago
Design Manager AMER East
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDigital Realty is a leading provider of data center solutions, and they are seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design and engineering of various data center development projects. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring adherence to design standards, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on project objectives.
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Responsibilities
Preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs) to Architectural/Engineering consultants and Commissioning Agents
Evaluation of proposals and recommendations to management regarding vendor selection
Direct and oversee Professional Consultants (Architects, Engineers) and Equipment Suppliers throughout the design process
Typical projects include: Greenfield construction of shell, powered base buildings/office, and data center suites. Renovation projects including suite refreshes, equipment upgrades, end-of-life replacements
Review and approve/deny consultant invoices
Ensure adequate tracking of any DEG deviations throughout project
Apply DLR Design & Engineering Guidelines / Standards to all projects to assure that standards are up to date with industry best practices and meet Company’s business objectives (emphasis on value-engineering)
Work with Delivery Team in the preparation and review of schedule/budgets and forecasts related to anticipated design and construction expenditures
Review OFCI equipment submittals and make recommendations to Delivery and Procurement team
Host page turn meetings, reviewing designs and providing feedback to the consultant team. Review Sequence of Operations, drawings, Basis of Design documents, commissioning plans and testing scripts
For Build-to-Suit projects, act as the primary customer contact for the development of customized data center development projects. Liaise with internal stakeholders such as sales and business development team
This will include leading the consultant team, preparing detailed development of work letters including program (scope), budget (emphasis on value-engineering) and schedule documents to support DLR leasing activities
Draft and deliver presentations throughout project lifecycle to upper management in order to adhere to DLR gating process
Develop and maintain vendor relationships (Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, etc) to provide cost-effective services for DLR projects
Prepare monthly project reports regarding the budget, schedule and scope objectives of assigned projects through design process. Ensure smooth handoff of monthly reporting to delivery team
Tour project sites during construction. Attend Level 4 and 5 commissioning activities
Participate in internal design team meetings to innovate and recommend new technologies or design concepts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
7+ years of demonstrated project management experience of technically complex projects
7+ years of direct design and/or commissioning experience
Ability to direct and manage internal and external resources
Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, construction drawings, construction specifications, design and construction contracts, project schedules, and detailed budgets and estimate summaries
Excellent understanding of advanced electrical, mechanical, security/monitoring, and fire detection/suppression systems
Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry
General knowledge of design and construction terms and principles and contracts
Familiarity with basic building code requirements
Computer literate in the use of MS Office software and AutoCAD
Financial acumen to recommend, review and analyze budgets and estimates
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal oversight
Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Professional License (AIA or PE/PEng) preferred
Direct experience on past Digital Realty projects and knowledge of the DEG is preferred
Company
Digital Realty
Digital Realty is a data center platform, delivering customized data analysis solutions to businesses.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13.92B2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.62B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $983.24M
2025-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $882.98M
Leadership Team
Matt Mercier
Chief Financial Officer
J
Jordan Sadler
Senior Vice President, Public and Private Investor Relations
Recent News
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