Design Manager

Vantage Data Centers

Design Manager ensuring design quality and value engineering for US data center projects. Collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while meeting customer expectations for performance and compliance.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSan Antonio • California, Colorado, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the connective hub coordinating all design-related communication, milestones, and deliverables across Development, Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
Drive product standardization efforts in collaboration with the Product and Engineering teams, ensuring design solutions are both optimized and scalable.
Represent Design Management in project governance, risk reviews, and executive updates, providing data-backed insight into performance and decision-making.
Collaborate with Construction, Procurement, Telecom, Power, Security, Controls, Commissioning, and Operations teams
Manage RFI resolution, design clarifications, change controls, drawing revisions, and design risk escalations
Promote execution strategies including prefab MEP, skids, busways, medium voltage distribution, microgrid readiness, liquid cooling enablement, and high-density design
Validate integration for AI/ML clusters, GPU environments, and next-gen power + cooling topologies
Ensure compliance with building codes, energy standards, safety, sustainability goals, and utility requirements
Design packages that meet VDC and operational standards—delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with design governance requirements
Milestone Reporting: consistent tracking of design schedules, cost benchmarks, and progress metrics
Project Management Framework: project kickoff documentation, risk register, design logs, change tracking, and executive reporting cadence
Lessons Learned Repository: structured process for feedback integration and process evolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
5–7 years of experience in project and/or design management, with a proven record in construction projects
Working knowledge of technical design coordination, construction execution, and project delivery models
Experience leading internal and external teams, including engineers, contractors, and consultants
Familiarity with local building codes, permitting, and regulatory compliance
Proficiency in project and design software tools such as Procore, MS Project, AutoCAD, or similar
Proficiency experience in Bluebeam, Revit, ACC/BIM 360, and Design tools to generate Concept Design Site layout is a must
Provide BIM support to regional teams as required
Exceptional communication, leadership, and team-building skills
Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight timelines
Background in Architecture, Construction, or Project Management (preferred)
PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred)
Experience with design-build or design-bid-build project delivery models (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
401k program with company match
Additional voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

design managementproject managementtechnical design coordinationconstruction executionproject delivery modelsRFI resolutiondesign clarificationschange controlsdrawing revisionsdesign risk management

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam-buildingcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementfeedback integrationprocess evolution

Certifications

PMP