Design Manager

Job Description

For years, Stream Data Centers has been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. 

Stream Data Centers continues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades. 

From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Design Manager (DM) at Stream Data Centers leads external design resources on a project and/or campus to deliver design documentation suitable for construction.  DMs ensure that project execution teams are adhering to the SDC Design and Construction Standards, customer lease criteria, and site-specific adaptation demands. The design manager will need to understand the constraints and needs of all disciplines within a data center and guide design teams on the best multi-disciplinary approach. Design Mangers will also oversee project design costs and contracting; setting and adhering to project budgets and overseeing design change management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design teams and project deliverables for all projects within a region/campus.  
• Ensure projects adhere to the Design and Construction Standards (DACS) along all supplemental tenant criteria. 
• Administer design team contracts for scope of services and deliverables compliance. 
• Participate in weekly design meetings with consultants and Stream team members. 
• Engage with internal subject matter experts to provide technical direction to the design team. 
• Actively engage with procurement team members to define project equipment needs and ensure OFCI order accuracy. 
• Collaborate with the technical sales group to define customer specific project requirements.  
• Organize and manage design document reviews with Stream SMEs and construction team members at project milestones for comment and review.  
• Collaborate with the project specific third-party project managers for design direction. 
• Visit jobsites periodically during construction to monitor design implementation in the field.  
• Attend and participate in OAC meetings during construction.  
• Monitor shop drawing and RFI logs and ensure design team responsiveness.

Requirements

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience 
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a design project management role.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural, civil, structural and MEP/FP design constraints.  
• Knowledge of applicable building regulations, standards, best practices, and applicable codes. 
• Ability to read and understand project drawings, specifications, and submittals. 
• Experience in developing, managing, and understanding design schedules and design workflow. 
• Ability to travel to jobsite locations. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and SharePoint experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in managing data center design projects.
• Previous experience in delivering colocation space to hyperscale clients.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

The pay range for this role is between $180,000 – $225,000 (base). Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons. Stream Data Centers offers annual bonus, benefits, flexible time off (vacation), 401k and a variety of other perks and benefits.

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.