Newmark · 1 day ago
Design Manager - Data Center
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNewmark Group, Inc. is a world leader in commercial real estate, providing a comprehensive suite of services tailored to clients across the industry spectrum. The Design Manager will lead multidisciplinary design coordination for data center programs, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of design packages while serving as the primary liaison among various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Own Autodesk Construction Cloud (or Procore) for design: configure modules, manage file structure/permissions/version control, and enforce naming conventions
Ensure A&E partner compliance with platform standards; maintain design package logs, narratives, scopes, and BB vs. TFO delineation
Own the design schedule; ensure weekly updates, accuracy, and integration with the master project schedule and procurement needs
Track SD/DD/CD gates, addenda, bulletins, and issue logs to support sequencing and long-lead procurement
Lead design-assist efforts; coordinate EOR and trade partner engagement to resolve design queries early and de-risk packages
Develop a meeting tracker with GC and subs; publish agendas, decisions, and action owners; lead recurring design coordination meetings
Drive design clarity and submittal/shop drawing reviews to closure; escalate RFIs/submittals to maintain schedule
Ensure cross-EOR and cross-discipline alignment (architectural, structural, MEPF, BMS/EPMS); resolve interface gaps
Lead weekly CA sessions with A&E; conduct joint site visits with A&E and QA/QC; oversee mock-ups and first-of-kind (FOK) reviews
Safeguard the Basis of Design (BOD), performance criteria, and redundancy strategies; ensure QA/QC of issued designs and sheet-level change narratives
Serve as liaison between PM/CM and A&E; facilitate information flow and decision-making; support customer/tenant design integration as needed
Guide change management and PCO entitlement; train GC on contract expectations; support Cost Management on scope/cost validation for RFIs/bulletins
Establish and enforce a BIM Execution Plan (BEP), model exchange protocols, and a common data environment (CDE) with audit trails and retention policies
Lead multi-trade clash detection and model coordination (e.g., Revit/Navisworks/ACC); run constructability reviews prior to package release
Coordinate factory witness testing (FAT), integrated systems testing (IST), and commissioning design responses and readiness
Verify redlines/as-builts and O&M documentation completeness for turnover; standardize typicals/details to drive replication and speed-to-market
Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards (IBC, NEC/NFPA 70/70E, IFC, ASHRAE, TIA-942, Uptime guidance, local AHJ requirements)
Embed safety-by-design, maintainability, and sustainability/energy objectives into design decisions and VE alternatives
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
8+ years of design management or multidisciplinary coordination, including 3+ years in mission-critical/data center projects
Deep knowledge of MEP systems, electrical distribution (generators, UPS, switchgear, PDUs), cooling strategies (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water/air-cooled), and controls (BMS/EPMS)
Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam; strong Excel/PowerPoint skills
Demonstrated success in CA workflows (RFIs, submittals, bulletins), model coordination, and package releases aligned to long-lead procurement
Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills; proven ability to drive decisions among diverse stakeholders
Highly organized and detail-oriented with expertise in schedule integration, risk management, VE, and change control
Preferred
Master's degree
Relevant certifications preferred: PE, RA, PMP, CM-BIM, LEED AP, or Uptime Institute accreditation
Company
Newmark
Newmark is a commercial real estate company that offers real estate brokerage, leasing, and property management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$4.4BKey Investors
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Chief Executive Officer
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