Senior Design Manager

NTT Global Data Centers

Senior Design Manager overseeing design projects in data centers for global infrastructure development. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring quality and timeliness in project execution.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,300 - $193,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparation and execution of Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements defining Scope of Work, Scope of Services and Fees based on Owner’s Project Requirements
Preparing scope of work, scope of services, and solicitations for services including Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals
Ensuring there is alignment and accountabilities between Owner’s requirements and Construction Documents provided to Construction and Supply Chain
Manage the quality and timeliness of the AE’s performance
Review and approval of consultant invoices
Interaction with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) for initial planning, requirements identification and approvals
Manages monthly project specific design work plans, schedules, and budgets
Effective daily management of the project design team (internal and external) and Equipment Suppliers to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner
Participate as Owner’s representative in AOC and OAC meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in design, Architecture, Engineering, or in related field / equivalent education and/or experience required
Minimum 5 years of experience working in data centers or other specialized experience in Critical Facilities or other technically sophisticated project types
Strong working acumen with CSA and MEP systems development; Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering education or experience is a plus
Demonstrated Project Management experience; PMP or PgMP is a Plus
Experience with consultant negotiation and management
Prior experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple and diverse stakeholder requirements
Familiarization with AIA documents desired
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook and Bluebeam
Experience with leading using interactive design tools (e.g., BIM) and delivery methods (IPD) are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Paid time-off
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life and supplemental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending account
401k retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementArchitectural EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCSA systems developmentMEP systems developmentBIMIPD delivery methodsconsultant negotiationscope of work preparation

Soft Skills

team leadershipstakeholder coordinationcommunicationquality managementtimeliness managementproactive service provisionprofessionalismaccountabilityinteraction with authoritieseffective management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in designBachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringPMPPgMP