Description
Data Center Design Engineering Manager in Construction
Position Overview:
Infrastructure Services seeks a Data Center Design Engineering Manager to oversee and manage design engineering services during the construction phase of data center projects. This role is crucial in maintaining design integrity and ensuring seamless coordination between design and construction teams throughout project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage design engineering services during construction phase including technical review of RFIs submittals and design clarifications with focus on response quality and SLA compliance
Conduct site visits/inspections to verify design compliance and attend urgent meetings within AMER region to resolve critical design-construction issues
Lead technical discussions in OAC meetings reviewing Procore RFI/submittal logs and providing decisive design guidance to construction challenges
Direct and coordinate design teams AOR EORs by establishing clear priorities deadlines and accountability measures to meet critical construction milestones
Maintain and coordinate comprehensive design documentation through Procore/Smartsheet including models reports and drawings to QAE for proper uploads
Review and validate design changes during construction for compliance with standards and requirements coordinating modifications with Design Phase Manager to maintain design integrity
Coordinate and lead site punch walks with all disciplines ensuring proper documentation and distribution to stakeholders
Monitor and ensure design team's compliance with review SLAs for Construction RFIs and Submittals
Ensure project closeout documentation including record drawings lessons learned logs field reports and AHJ certificates are properly archived in Workdocs and Procore
Proactively identify assess and escalate design-related risks to leadership providing recommended solutions to address schedule or quality impacts
Drive timely resolution of design-related construction issues through effective team coordination and decision-making to maintain project schedule
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering Architecture or related field
7 years of experience in end-to-end data center design lifecycle from concept through construction completion
Demonstrated experience managing design teams during construction phase
Strong understanding of construction administration processes and documentation
Proven track record of successful project delivery in mission-critical facilities
Experience with construction management software Procore Smartsheet
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel within AMER region as needed
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program. Oversee all aspects of projects/program.
Managing all aspects of project execution including design development and construction administration processes as well as expertise in implementing and optimizing project management platforms such as Smartsheet's, Procore etc. will be beneficial.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.
Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project/program. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Leads and directs the work of others.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
