Senior Design Manager - Aligned Data Centers

JOB TITLE: Senior Design Manager

DEPARTMENT: Design and Procurement

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Technical Program Management

SUMMARY: This individual will support all aspects of major technical programs that are targeting both colocation and hyperscale builds, including oversight of employee and third-party organizations engaged. Working under supervision, this role requires strong communication skills, and demonstrates advanced organizational and time management competencies. A successful Technical Program Director with Aligned will possess a hunger to drive efficiencies and innovation, the humility to understand we are all working together during the construction process and a heart to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers and vendors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive projects from inception through customer or business turnover. This includes the creation of Technical Program Requests (TPRs) for various level of executive approval, coordination/ communication management with potential end users, procurement/ partner selection and oversight across multiple groups within Aligned and external.
• Assist with building and maintaining cost models for new market entry and build to suit construction projects both nationally and internationally. Provide support to the revenue teams during the RFP process as requested.
• Integrate with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are met.
• Conduct technical review of construction plans with understanding of architectural design within data center environment.Communicate conceptual designs to multiple internal Aligned teams with required project documentation prior to and during construction. Cross reference to customer requirements as needed.
• Support day to day program activities and initiatives (engage with architects, consultants, and equipment providers).
• Collaborate and work closely with internal Procurement, Platform and Finance teams during pre-con process with ability to problem solve and define production requirements.
• Coordinate all project activities with building operations while promoting safety and compliance initiatives and requirements on site.
• Ownership and communication of design status, cost modeling, risk assessment and follow through during technical programs, as defined, across our sites.
• Assist in the creation of programs that allows Aligned Leadership to track and manage all elements of technical projects in real time; think outside the box making recommendations for creative, efficient, and innovative solutions prior to and during project stages.
• Work directly with our Platform Delivery team to optimize and improve project delivery schedules and efficiencies.
• Ownership of all administrative duties associated with Aligned technical projects as required.
• Assist in the set up and management of project budgets according to the project controls procedures set forth by Senior Leadership. Work within Aligned cost tracking system.

STRONGLY DESIRED WORKING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, or similar).
• Knowledge and experience working with CAD a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ Design or project management experience within data center environment strongly preferred.
• Mechanical/Electrical background a plus.
• Advanced experience in Excel and/or AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
• Ability to understand and follow clear directions and meet specific deadlines with reporting, communication and project schedules.
• Team Player across the organization
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• May travel at times up to 25%
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.
• Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen
  • Understands business implications of decisions; assist in developing budgets and experience understanding reporting budgets/financials; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management – Assists in the Development of workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Dependability
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing
  • Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism
  • Approaches others in a tactful manner; Team Player across the organization; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management
  • Develops project plans; Develops Budgets for projects; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
• Frequently required to bend/climb
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aligned Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.