Senior Integrated Design Manager

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The Senior Integrated Design Manager provides advanced leadership across multiple projects, buildings, or campuses, serving as a technical and process leader within the Integrated Design Management function. This role expands upon traditional project‑level design management by actively integrating schedule, cost, constructability, and system‑level priorities earlier and more deliberately in the design process.

Within the IDM organization, this role serves as the senior‑most day‑to‑day technical authority across multiple active projects, providing leadership, guidance, and integration without displacing established project ownership. Senior Integrated Design Managers operate with a strong owner mindset, ensuring design decisions support long‑term business objectives while maintaining project momentum. This role includes mentoring Integrated Design Managers, leading complex coordination efforts, and reinforcing standard IDM practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Integrated Design Management efforts across multiple projects or buildings within a campus or region.
• Drive early alignment on critical systems, design assumptions, and high‑cost scope elements.
• Maintain accountability of third‑party design teams for design quality, schedule adherence, and decision readiness.
• Lead structured design reviews, decision‑focused coordination meetings, and technical alignment discussions.
• Ensure consistent application of design gating, internal ADC project requirements including CDE, CCL, technical bulletins, and risk tracking practices.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of project risk registers from land enablement through turnover to Operations.
• Partner closely with Senior Construction Managers to align design decisions with construction sequencing, constructability, and execution needs.
• Support development and maintenance of standardized design durations, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Provide mentorship, functional guidance, and technical leadership to Integrated Design Managers and Associate Integrated Design Managers.
• Assist in preparation of project dashboards, quarterly updates, and leadership communications.
• Support customer interface activities during fit‑out design and technical integration as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, KPI development, and refinement of IDM tools, workflows, and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• 9 or more years of experience managing complex commercial or mission‑critical design programs
• Strong data center or other technical industry design and construction background
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and mentor junior team members
• Deep understanding of design coordination, system integration, cost drivers, and constructability
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheets, and design management platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel out of home market, up to 25 percent.  Time-on-site will vary by project by need.

GENERAL 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 workflows 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.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• 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.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• 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.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• 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.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

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.

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent; 9+ years managing complex commercial or mission-critical design programs; data center or technical design and construction experience; Excel, Smartsheet, and design platform proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• leading design management
• coordinating design reviews
• mentoring managers

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, CDE, CCL

Job Details

• Category: Project and Program Management
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Ohio, United States
• Languages: English

About Aligned Data Centers

An infrastructure technology company driven by innovation, customer needs, social value, and responsible environmental stewardship. — Industry: Information Technology