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Senior Design Manager

Indenovo Global Search & Selection 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States of America

Full-time Senior

Lead design delivery for major data center projects, serving as the accountable lead from AE procurement and early design through permitting, construction administration, commissioning, and handover to Operations. Coordinate technical decisions, stakeholders, consultants, equipment, and design close-out while guiding teams through project authority and influence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design delivery for major data center projects, serving as the accountable lead from AE procurement and early design through permitting, construction administration, commissioning, and handover to Operations. Coordinate technical decisions, stakeholders, consultants, equipment, and design close-out while guiding teams through project authority and influence.

Requirements

  • Requires at least five years of experience in design, engineering, construction, or design management, including leading a project from early design through permitting, construction documents, and construction administration. Candidates need broad building-systems knowledge, experience managing RFIs, submittals, field issues, and major equipment or prefabricated components, strong organizational and stakeholder skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree; hyperscale or AI infrastructure experience is desirable.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Incentive Opportunity

Key Skills

Project Management Design Leadership Data Center Design Construction Administration Permitting Process Commissioning Stakeholder Coordination RFIs Management Submittals Management Field Issue Resolution Equipment Specification Prefabricated Component Integration Building Systems Knowledge AutoCAD Revit BIM (Building Information Modeling) Construction Documentation Technical Decision Making Cross‑functional Collaboration Organizational Skills Risk Management Scheduling Budget Management Communication Skills Leadership Mentoring Problem Solving Client Relationship Management Design Review Quality Assurance

About Indenovo Global Search & Selection

At Indenovo, we work closely with our partners to create a unique, tailored approach to executive search. Our industry experts not only provide the strongest candidates in the market, but also offer unrivalled market insight, to create a personalised recruitment solution for you. Our areas of expertise include: Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals Personal Care & Cosmetics Flavours & Fragrances Food & Beverage Animal Nutrition Packaging Water Chemicals & Equipment Healthcare Life Sciences Testing, Inspection & Certification Contract Manufacturing Oil & Gas To discuss how Indenovo can support your recruitment needs please reach out to info@indenovo.com to start a conversation. Alternatively you can visit our website where you will find further information on our specific industry focus, alongside the relevant Consultant to support your needs.

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