Design Project Manager – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee insurer design compliance for a range of new data center projects.

• Evaluate potential sites and developer designs in relation to insurer requirements during the pre-lease due diligence phase.

• Assist the transaction team with insurer requirements, lease documentation, and performance specifications.

• Manage open insurer review issues until resolution with developers, general contractors, and subcontractors.

• Facilitate coordination among the client design team, insurer, and developer to ensure insurer design compliance.

• Maintain compliance tracking matrices for projects, including open items, evidence, responsible parties, status, and schedule impact.

• Analyze developer design submissions and insurer plan review letters to pinpoint non-compliance issues and outstanding evidence.

• Organize and lead collaborative sessions with design and trade partners.

• Participate in regular insurer coordination meetings and provide updates on portfolio status.

• Create weekly status reports detailing blocking items, progress, actions, and impacts on milestones.

• Convey insurer requirements and provide guidance on acceptable compliance methods.

• Prepare and assist with deviation or exemption requests, including related evidence and impact assessments.

• Monitor insurer review timelines and escalate any delays that affect scheduling.

• Develop checklists, standard requirement packages, and template documentation.

• Simultaneously manage multiple fast-paced projects.

• Comply with SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in design management, design coordination, or technical project management within the construction sector.

• Preferred experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.

• Consideration will be given to experience with other complex or heavily regulated building types.

• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, and fire protection design is essential.

• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems adequate for cross-discipline coordination.

• Understanding of US building and fire codes is required.

• Experience with insurer-led or third-party design approval processes is preferred.

• Capability to track and resolve technical items across multiple simultaneous projects.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

• Ability to summarize technical status for senior stakeholders effectively.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

• US PST time zone coverage is required.

• Occasional travel to project sites may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonuses may be available in addition to the base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

• Enjoy a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance provided.

• Remote work options may be available for qualified candidates.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.