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Senior Design Manager

Switch 🇺🇸 United States of America

Full-time Senior

Lead design coordination for large-scale data center projects from kickoff through permitting and construction handoff, managing schedules, quality, documentation, RFIs, submittals, and permits. Coordinate internal teams and external partners, oversee permitting and project documentation, resolve design issues, and report schedule, cost, risk, and change updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design coordination for large-scale data center projects from kickoff through permitting and construction handoff, managing schedules, quality, documentation, RFIs, submittals, and permits. Coordinate internal teams and external partners, oversee permitting and project documentation, resolve design issues, and report schedule, cost, risk, and change updates to leadership.

Requirements

  • Candidates should have proven experience managing design for hyperscale or large-scale data center projects, with strong knowledge of design development, permitting, and construction integration. They should be skilled in coordinating authorities and stakeholders, tracking schedules, costs, and quality, managing design documentation, and facilitating meetings and escalations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Key Skills

Design Coordination Large‑scale Data Center Design Permitting Management Construction Handoff Schedule Management Quality Assurance Documentation Control RFI Management Submittal Tracking Stakeholder Coordination Risk Management Cost Tracking Change Management Leadership Cross‑functional Collaboration AutoCAD Revit BIM Project Management Communication

About Switch

Switch was founded in 2000 by CEO Rob Roy and stands at the forefront as the premier data center designer, builder and operator, owning 100% of its land and facilities. As the AI, cloud and enterprise data center experts, Switch delivers unparalleled solutions for the most discerning clients worldwide. With a commitment to robustness, scalability and sustainability, Switch offers a comprehensive portfolio encompassing highly dense, liquid-cooled AI environments, hyperscale cloud infrastructure and industry-leading, highly secure enterprise data centers.

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