Integrated Design Manager

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SUMMARY:  

The Integrated Design Manager is responsible for leading day to day design management activities while applying the structured focus and owner oriented mindset of the Integrated Design Management function. This role builds on traditional Design Manager responsibilities by emphasizing earlier influence, clearer decision making, and tighter integration across disciplines, without changing core project ownership.

Integrated Design Managers ensure design remains aligned with project objectives for scope, schedule, cost, and quality by actively managing third party design teams, coordinating internal stakeholders, and maintaining disciplined workflows throughout the project lifecycle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design management activities from land enablement handoff through turnover to Construction and Operations.
• Serve as the primary integrator of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, BMS, and other specialty systems.
• Manage onboarding and oversight of third‑party design teams, including development and maintenance of design schedules and deliverable tracking.
• Drive stakeholder review cycles by collecting, consolidating, and facilitating timely resolution of design comments.
• Enforce design gating, internal ADC project requirements including CDE, CCL, DEC alignment, and approval processes.
• Early identification, tracking, and resolving design variances and required technical approvals.
• Maintain project risk registers and coordinate mitigation actions with project teams.
• Prepare and maintain design metrics, submission tracking, permit tracking, and reporting dashboards.
• Partner closely with Construction Managers to support coordination, escalation management, and performance certainty.
• Participate in customer technical discussions and ensure contract requirements are integrated into the design.
• Promote continuous improvement, clear communication, and accountability across all design participants.

STRONGLY DESIRED WORKING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Design engineering experience
• Building design process and design deliverables management
• Management of design teams
• Exposure to IPD, Design-Build, and/or construction management
• Data center design/construction experience, specifically with MEP systems
• Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, or similar)
• Knowledge and experience working with CAD is a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• 5 or more years of experience managing commercial project design programs
• Data center or other technical industry design or construction experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheets, and design management tools
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel out of home market up to 25 percent, on-site time may vary by project needs.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; assist in developing budgets and experience understanding reporting budgets/financials; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management – Assists in the Development of workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Team Player across the organization; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Develops Budgets for projects; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
• Frequently required to bend/climb
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aligned Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.