Prologis

Design Manager – Data Centers

Prologis

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Dallas • California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,200 - $169,400 per year

About the role

  • Lead project-level, multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects (2–3 at a time)
  • Responsible for full lifecycle design oversight, from site selection and due diligence through construction completion and commissioning
  • Ensure technical excellence, cost efficiency, schedule alignment, and consistency with platform standards and client requirements
  • Coordinate Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Fire Protection, Telecommunications, and Security disciplines
  • Interface with utility providers, general contractors, commissioning agents, and clients
  • Drive design consistency, innovation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance across projects
  • Manage external A/E consultants for performance, accountability, and adherence to project objectives
  • Review and approve consultant invoices; manage design vendor cash flow
  • Support cost benchmarking and early-stage budget validation with preconstruction teams
  • Oversee the creation and refinement of project specific design documentation

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience with a strong focus on data center design and delivery
  • Proven experience managing CSA and MEP systems for large-scale data center projects, including MV/LV power systems, telecom, and security infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of mission-critical systems, including: Power distribution (MV/LV, UPS, generators) Cooling systems (air-cooled, water-cooled, liquid cooling readiness) Fire protection and life safety systems
  • Familiarity with high-density environments and evolving hyperscale requirements.
  • Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, and project management software.
  • Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
Benefits
  • healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
  • generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time
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Hard Skills & Tools
data center designfull lifecycle design oversightCSA systems managementMEP systems managementpower distributioncooling systemsfire protection systemsrisk mitigationregulatory compliancebudget validation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinnovationaccountabilitycoordinationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementproject managementteam collaborationtechnical translation