About the role The Design Manager reports to the Director, Design and is a key execution Individual Contributor (IC) within the Design & Engineering team in the Product Delivery (PD) organization at Prime Data Centers. This role exists to own day-to-day design execution, coordinate internal and external contributors, and ensure design deliverables are timely, accurate, and aligned with delivery priorities.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role well-suited for a design professional who enjoys owning scope, driving coordination, and translating direction into action. The Design Manager operates close to the work and is critical to reducing friction, rework, and delivery risk.
What you’ll do This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role that owns the execution of assigned design scopes and projects, manages day-to-day coordination with internal teams/third-party designers, is accountable for schedule adherence, issue resolution, complete deliverable packages, and design completeness
The Design Manager will escape risks and tradeoffs clearly and early while delivering high-quality design outputs on time by owning execution details, coordinating stakeholders, and maintaining momentum across projects.
This role is accountable for execution quality and follow-through, not organizational strategy.
Qualifications Design Execution
Manage design development from concept,through IFC,construction support, and final closeout
Coordinate inputs acrossEngineering,Construction,Product Delivery, Sales, Operations, and vendors
Track milestones, deliverables, and design dependencies
Ensure design outputs meet technical, regulatory, constructability, and contractualrequirements
Coordination & Issue Resolution
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned design packages
Proactivelyidentifyconflicts, gaps, and risks
Drive resolution through collaboration and escalation when needed
Standards & Continuous Improvement
Apply established design standards, templates, and workflows
Provide feedback to Director, Designand cross-functional teamson process gaps and improvement opportunities
Drivelessons learned and continuous improvement effortsfor your assigned projects
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement effortscross-functionally
Relevant design or engineering background; and/or relevant military training and experience;and/orexceptionalcareerexperience in similar role
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design efforts
Strong organizational and communication skills
Practical, delivery-oriented mindset
First 6–12 Months: What Success Looks Like
Design deliverables consistently meet schedule and quality expectations
Fewer late-stage surprises or rework
Strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
Increased predictability and transparency in design execution
Who Should Apply This role is a strong fit for candidates who:
Have hands-on design experience in data centers, infrastructure, industrial,oil & gas,or similar environments
Enjoy owning execution details and driving coordination
Areorganized and attentive
Communicate clearly and follow through reliably
Are comfortable operating in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments
Take pride in producing complete, buildable designs
Benefits
Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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Design Manager employer: Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets technical excellence. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values collaboration and creativity. Located in key U.S. and European markets, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working on cutting-edge projects that power the future of technology while being supported by a fully vested 401k plan and generous health coverage.
