Design Manager (Data Center)

About TensorWave Our mission is simple: deliver seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale. We've built a versatile cloud platform that eliminates infrastructure barriers, empowering builders to focus on innovation instead of fighting their stack. Because breakthrough AI should move at the speed of ideas, not infrastructure.

The Design Manager (Data Center) is responsible for leading the planning, design, and coordination of mission-critical data center projects from site selection through construction and commissioning. This role serves as the primary liaison between development, engineering, construction, and external design consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with our client TensorWave's technical standards for AI and hyperscale infrastructure.   What You’ll Do Lead all phases of design management for hyperscale and AI data center developments. Manage architectural and engineering consultants throughout schematic design, design development, construction documents, and permitting. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunications. Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering exercises to improve project performance while reducing cost and schedule risk. Partner with Development, Construction, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution. Review and approve drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and design changes. Drive design schedules and monitor consultant deliverables to meet aggressive project milestones. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and mission-critical design requirements. Support procurement of long-lead equipment by validating technical specifications. Assist in development and maintaining standardized programs, processes, technical standards, workflows, templates, and governance supporting data center design, engineering, construction, commissioning, program management, and operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices that improve quality, consistency, and project execution. Participate in commissioning planning and operational turnover activities. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the design lifecycle. Present project updates and design recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 10+ years of experience managing complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical design projects. Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams for data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or other critical infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure. Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer preferred. Experience supporting AI, hyperscale, or cloud data center developments. Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated project delivery. Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing, and sustainable design practices.

Stock Options 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees Company Health Savings Account Contributions 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Employee Assistance Program Flexible PTO Paid Holidays Parental Leave Other In-Office Perks   Equal Employment Opportunity TensorWave is an Equal Opportunity