Design Project Manager – Data Center Projects

At Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O’Brien Company, we are engineered for impact. This commitment applies not only to our projects, but also to our people. We foster a people-first culture built on collaboration, innovation, and shared ownership, empowering our team members to grow meaningful, high-impact careers while working on some of the most advanced mission-critical facilities in North America.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm delivering integrated solutions across a wide range of industries. Our specialized expertise includes data centres, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, and other complex facilities, with strong capabilities in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple data center design projects from proposal through construction documentation and project closeout
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, structural, and BIM/VDC professionals
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and deliverables
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead project kickoff meetings, design reviews, coordination meetings, and client presentations
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
• Ensure design quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable U.S. building codes, client standards, and industry best practices
• Coordinate with technical discipline leads to resolve design challenges and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration
• Support contract administration, scope management, change orders, and project reporting
• Mentor junior project staff and promote continuous improvement in project delivery processes
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project planning, and client relationship management as needed
• Travel occasionally to client offices, project sites, and team meetings across the United States

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or design projects, preferably involving mission-critical facilities or data centers
• Proven experience leading complex projects through all phases of design and engineering
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including electrical power distribution, mechanical cooling systems, and critical facility design principles
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams within a consulting engineering, architecture, or EPC environment
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software
• Familiarity with Revit, Revizto, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or comparable design coordination platforms is considered an asset
• Knowledge of applicable U.S. building codes, including IBC, NEC, NFPA standards, and other relevant industry regulations
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple concurrent projects

Education Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. EIT or PEng license and additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.