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Decima International · 11 hours ago

Design Project Manager - Remote (United States)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Decima International is a professional services company that provides project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. They are seeking a Design Project Manager to support the development of hyperscale data center projects, managing the end-to-end design process and ensuring design integration across various disciplines.

Civil EngineeringConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design Governance: Direct the end-to-end design process from concept through "Issued for Construction" (IFC) documents, ensuring all deliverables align with the master project schedule and budget

Design Coordination: Lead the integration between CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural), MEP, ICT, and Security disciplines, to ensure 100% design integration and zero spatial conflicts

Procurement Support: Assist in the technical review of long-lead equipment submittals to ensure structural and architectural readiness for heavy-load installations

Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, the Architect of Record (AOR), and the General Contractor. You will lead design review meetings and present technical progress to executive leadership

Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present technical status reports and PowerPoint decks to both client leadership and site-level management

Technical Compliance: Ensure all site-level design changes (Field Changes) comply with owner standards, local building codes, and data center mission-critical requirements

RFI & Submittal Management: Manage and expedite the technical review of RFIs and submittals, coordinating with consultants and subcontractors to prevent construction bottlenecks

Risk Mitigation: Identify potential design-related risks and lead cross-functional teams to develop rapid, cost-effective engineering solutions

BIM Coordination: Utilize Revit/Navisworks for real-time clash detection and resolution

Value Engineering (VE) Leadership: Proactively lead Value Engineering workshops to identify opportunities for cost optimization and schedule acceleration without compromising "Mission Critical" performance or structural integrity. Evaluate alternative materials and construction methods to drive maximum ROI for the client

Project Closeout: Oversee the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to design accuracy, local building codes, and "Mission Critical" performance standards, and support the commissioning (Cx) teams during final hand-over

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)Data Center DevelopmentEngineering DesignProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseBIM CoordinationMicrosoft OfficeLean Six SigmaLEED AP CertificationRevit/NavisworksDesign-Build Experience

Required

15+ years of professional experience in engineering design and construction oversight

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred or required

Strong background in data center development, or similar mission-critical/industrial environments (e.g., power plants, hospitals, semiconductor labs)

Proven ability to coordinate between multidisciplinary discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection,...) in a high-pressure construction environment

Expert-level proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, site plans, and specifications

Mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with construction software like Procore, CxAlloy, or Bluebeam

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification