EPC Project Management Consulting, LLC · 21 hours ago
Design Manager (Data Centers)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expEPC Project Management Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support large-scale data center and mission-critical projects. This role involves leading complex design efforts from early planning through construction delivery, ensuring alignment, quality, and technical excellence throughout the project’s design lifecycle.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Arry Potton
Responsibilities
Leading and integrating all design stakeholders, including the owner, tenant, engineers, and consultants, to ensure alignment with project objectives, standards, and delivery strategy
Overseeing design progression across all phases—from Feasibility and Front-End Planning and FEL1–FEL3 through Detailed Design and Construction Administration—to maintain continuity, quality, and technical integrity
Managing design through stage gates and deliverables to ensure decisions are informed, risks are controlled, and scope is clearly defined before advancement
Confirming design outputs support constructability, procurement sequencing, and schedule execution, reducing downstream rework and delivery risk
Leading team coordination during construction to preserve design intent, resolve technical issues efficiently, and protect overall project outcomes
Develop and manage the overall design management plan, including schedules, deliverables, and coordination strategies
Drive interdisciplinary coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and specialty systems
Review and validate design packages for compliance with project standards, client requirements, and regulatory codes
Identify design risks early and implement mitigation strategies
Support value engineering and optimization initiatives without compromising reliability or performance
Manage RFI responses, submittal reviews, and design clarifications during construction
Provide regular reporting on design progress, risks, and milestones to project leadership and clients
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in design management, engineering, or project delivery for data centers or mission-critical facilities
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, redundancy strategies, and reliability requirements
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and consultants
Experience with FEL processes, stage-gated design delivery, and front-end planning
Strong knowledge of constructability, procurement sequencing, and construction integration
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while supporting geographically diverse projects
Preferred
Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center programs
Familiarity with BIM coordination and digital design workflows
Benefits
8% match on 401(K) - From day one
Free Benefits (Dental, Healthcare and Vision) - For yourself and any dependents
Unlimited PTO
Free education reimbursement
Fully remote role with flexibility and periodic travel as required by project needs.
Opportunity to lead design delivery for high-profile, hyperscale data center projects.
Collaborative environment working alongside top-tier engineering and construction professionals.
Long-term, full-time opportunity with a growing project management consultancy.
Company
EPC Project Management Consulting, LLC
About EPC Project Management Consulting, LLC: EPC Project Management Consulting, LLC provides comprehensive project oversight across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase