Design Manager

About Prime Data CentersPrime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.About The RoleThe 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 DoThis 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 completenessThe Design Manager will escalate 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.QualificationsDesign ExecutionManage design development from concept, through IFC, construction support, and final closeoutCoordinate inputs across Engineering, Construction, Product Delivery, Sales, Operations, and vendorsTrack milestones, deliverables, and design dependenciesEnsure design outputs meet technical, regulatory, constructability, and contractual requirementsCoordination & Issue ResolutionServe as the primary point of contact for assigned design packagesProactively identify conflicts, gaps, and risksDrive resolution through collaboration and escalation when neededStandards & Continuous ImprovementApply established design standards, templates, and workflowsProvide feedback to Director, Design and cross-functional teams on process gaps and improvement opportunitiesDrive lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts for your assigned projectsContribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts cross-functionallyRelevant design or engineering background; and/or relevant military training and experience; and/or exceptional career experience in similar roleExperience coordinating multi-disciplinary design effortsStrong organizational and communication skillsPractical, delivery-oriented mindsetFirst 6–12 Months: What Success Looks LikeDesign deliverables consistently meet schedule and quality expectationsFewer late-stage surprises or reworkStrong working relationships with internal teams and external partnersIncreased predictability and transparency in design executionWho Should ApplyThis role is a strong fit for candidates who:Have hands-on design experience in data centers, infrastructure, industrial, oil & gas, or similar environmentsEnjoy owning execution details and driving coordinationAre organized and attentiveCommunicate clearly and follow through reliablyAre comfortable operating in fast-paced, delivery-driven environmentsTake pride in producing complete, buildable designsBenefitsComp range $140,000 - $150,000 and performance bonus programDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disabilityPaid Time Off + Sick timeApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.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.