Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of design activities for data center projects, including planning, consultant coordination, and design review
• Aid in the development and tracking of project design schedules and deliverables
• Review consultant design packages (SD, DD, IFC) for alignment with OCI standards and technical requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams including construction, operations, and network infrastructure
• Support technical due diligence for lease and greenfield opportunities
• Identify design risks, escalate issues, and help drive resolution in coordination with senior design leads
• Provide QA/QC on design submissions and support compliance with Oracle’s documentation standards
• Participate in internal design reviews and cross-functional design workshops
• Help maintain internal design templates, standards, and technical documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline; PE or RA license is a plus
• 9+ years of experience supporting design for data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Familiarity with design documentation phases (BOD, SD, DD, IFC) and permitting processes
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and infrastructure planning for large-scale technical buildings
• Strong technical knowledge in MEP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and CAD or BIM platforms (e.g., Revit)
• Understanding of applicable codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime), and design best practices