Design Project Manager
Giga Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Own end-to-end design schedule: Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts (MS Project/Primavera) tracking every milestone from Site Feasibility to IFC (Issued for Construction) across multiple concurrent projects
- Lead interdisciplinary coordination: Run weekly design coordination meetings ensuring Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Architectural teams are synchronized, identifying scope or timeline clashes before they become construction delays
- Manage Plan of Record governance: Control release versioning of standard design products, ensuring site-specific projects utilize the correct version of our manufacturing "Kit of Parts"
- Write vendor scopes of work: Create precise, ironclad Scopes of Work (SOW) for external Architecture & Engineering firms, managing the RFP process to select local partners for site adaptation
- Manage A&E performance: Hold external consultants accountable on budgets, change orders, and deliverable quality, ensuring adherence to Giga's BIM standards and technical specifications
- Support sales cycle: Partner with Sales during pre-deal phase, providing rapid test fits and feasibility schedules to help close deals with hyperscale customers
- Drive permitting process: Lead entitlement and permitting strategy, interfacing directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), Planning Departments, and Utility providers to unblock approvals
- Manage design-to-construction handoff: Oversee the RFI (Request for Information) and Submittal review process during construction to ensure design intent is maintained
- Coordinate cross-functional teams: Bridge communication between Engineering, Sales, Construction, and external partners to maintain project momentum
- Track critical path items: Identify and escalate risks to schedule or scope, proactively solving problems before they impact delivery timelines
- Maintain design quality standards: Ensure all deliverables meet Giga's technical specifications and manufacturing requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
- 8+ years of experience in Design Management or Project Management, specifically within data centers, high-tech manufacturing, or industrial construction
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including P&IDs, One-Lines, and Architectural floor plans
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, MS Project or Smartsheet, and project management platforms (Procore or similar)
- Strong understanding of entitlement and permitting lifecycle (Zoning, Building Permits, Utility Interconnects)
- Proven track record managing external A&E consultants and holding them accountable to scope and schedule
- Experience creating detailed project schedules and managing critical path dependencies
- Strong communication skills for interfacing with AHJs, engineers, sales teams, and construction partners
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
- Experience managing budgets, change orders, and consultant performance
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Gantt chartsdesign managementproject managementtechnical drawingsP&IDsOne-Linesproject schedulingbudget managementchange ordersBIM standards
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipproblem-solvinginterdisciplinary coordinationaccountabilityproject momentum managementstakeholder engagementteam collaborationrisk managementadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction Management