Amp Z · 1 month ago
Principal, Design Delivery (Denver, CO/Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expAmp Z is a U.S.-based power-first data center developer focused on solving energy constraints for the hyperscale and AI industries. The Principal, Design Delivery role involves leading design delivery for large-scale data center projects, ensuring effective integration of civil, structural, and architectural designs while managing quality and compliance.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own scope and risk for civil/structural/architectural (CSA) design packages across campus programs; drive phase gate readiness and change control
Lead multi-firm A/E teams; align deliverables to campus roadmaps, commercial objectives, and design sequencing
Develop and manage design execution plans, submittal logs, and decision registers; facilitate design reviews and value engineering
Coordinate closely with power, electrical, mechanical, controls, and construction partners to ensure integrated solutions and constructability
Oversee the full design lifecycle and establish an End-to-End program from site selection through commissioning, ensuring consistency, quality and delivery of the Amp Z Product
Provide general guidance across site/civil (grading, drainage, utilities, roads), structural systems (steel, concrete, foundations, seismic), and architectural scope (core/shell, envelope, egress, life safety)
Review and approve drawings/specifications; set technical direction, performance criteria, and acceptance tests for CSA systems
Establish and maintain CSA design standards, campus prototypes, and BIM requirements; drive QA/QC and lessons‑learned across programs
Manage design vendor performance against contracts, KPIs, and service levels; resolve issues, escalations, and interfaces with utilities and third parties
Represent Amp Z with AHJs, community stakeholders, customers, and partners; provide executive-ready updates on milestones, risks, and mitigations
Partner with construction to drive constructability, RFI/submittal resolution, and field change management; support commissioning and turnover for CSA scope
Collaborate with Operations on maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle strategies for campus assets
Additional tasks/projects as requested from time to time
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years of experience in civil, structural, or architectural design for mission‑critical, large industrial, or hyperscale campus projects
Proven success managing complex, multi‑site design programs as an owner's representative or A/E lead
Expertise in site development, grading/drainage, utilities, roadway design; structural systems (steel, concrete, foundations, seismic); and architectural core/shell, envelope, egress, and life safety
Fluency with building codes and permitting processes; experience engaging AHJs and utilities
Proficiency with design tools and workflows (e.g., BIM/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam) and specification management
Strong commercial acumen, vendor and stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
Experience in fast‑paced programs, with disciplined risk management, change control, and QA/QC
Experience in large-scale construction and project management
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical business practices
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (Master's preferred)
Professional licensure strongly preferred (e.g., PE/SE for engineers or RA for architects)
Preferred
PMP and/or LEED/Envision accreditations are a plus
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Generous paid time off and 13 holidays.
Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
Company
Amp Z
Amp Z is a vertically integrated digital infrastructure developer, owner, operator, capturing value across power, digital, and network solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase