Design Manager – Data Centers

SB Energy

Design Manager overseeing hyper-scale data center projects at SB Energy. Leading design teams and managing client relationships for advanced energy infrastructure.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRedwood City • California, Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the client’s requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project
Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects
Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience with data center design management & engineering
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in dynamic
Team leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support

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Hard Skills & Tools

data center designproject managementarchitecturemechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringcivil engineeringstructural engineeringplumbingfire protectionICT

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingteam leadershipinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildingstakeholder managementchange managementcreativitydynamic work ability

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Certification