Design Manager - Data Centers
Prologis, Milpitas, CA, United States
Design Manager – Data Centers
Will lead project‑level multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects (2–3 at a time), including hyperscale, colocation, build‑to‑suit, and retrofit data center developments. Responsible for full‑lifecycle design oversight, from site selection and due diligence through construction completion and commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, schedule alignment, and consistency with platform standards and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage external A/E consultants for performance, accountability, and adherence to project objectives.
Manage design budgets and track design‑to‑budget alignment.
Review and approve consultant invoices; manage design vendor cash flow.
Support cost benchmarking and early‑stage budget validation with preconstruction teams.
Project Oversight
Support development function in executing site evaluations, test fits, due diligence, entitlement planning, and site selection efforts, including coordination of power availability, water supply, zoning, and geotechnical inputs.
Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) processes for design consultants; define scope, negotiate fees, and coordinate contract execution with Legal.
Lead multidisciplinary external teams in preparation and refinement of Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Issue for Permit (IFP), and Issue for Construction (IFC) documentation.
Utilize standard tools, techniques, and processes to ensure clarity and consistency.
Oversee the creation and refinement of project specific design documentation, including Schematic Design, Design Development, IFP, and IFC packages.
Oversee construction administration (CA) activities, resolving field issues and preserving design intent with AOR/EOR.
Direct design change management processes to maintain alignment with reference designs, client standards, and cost/schedule targets.
Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules in partnership with Development and Pre‑Construction teams.
Conduct structured design reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize cost, constructability, performance, and long‑term operability.
Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality design deliverables.
Capture and institutionalize lessons learned to inform continuous improvement and portfolio‑wide standards.
Collaborate with commissioning and QA/QC teams to ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements.
Assist in technical procurement efforts related to long‑lead equipment (e.g., transformers, generators, switchgear, chillers).
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as primary design liaison with internal stakeholders, including Development, Construction, Capital Markets, Leasing, and Leadership.
Interface directly with hyperscale and colocation clients to align on technical requirements and performance expectations.
Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project execution.
Facilitate coordination with Real Estate and Finance teams to align design strategy with underwriting assumptions.
Regulatory Compliance
Collaborate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding requests and comments to streamline the review process.
Manage consultants supporting permitting and entitlements during design.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience with a strong focus on data center design and delivery.
Proven experience managing CSA and MEP systems for large‑scale data center projects, including MV/LV power systems, telecom, and security infrastructure.
Strong understanding of mission‑critical systems, including:
Power distribution (MV/LV, UPS, generators)
Cooling systems (air‑cooled, water‑cooled, liquid cooling readiness)
Fire protection and life safety systems
Familiarity with high‑density environments and evolving hyperscale requirements.
Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, and project management software.
Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication for non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
Professional licensure (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) preferred.
Compensation
Hiring Salary Range: $115,200 – $169,400. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
All full‑time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle‑specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Dallas, Texas
Additional Locations
Chicago, Illinois; Milpitas, California; San Francisco, California
Equal Opportunity Statement
Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Will lead project‑level multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects (2–3 at a time), including hyperscale, colocation, build‑to‑suit, and retrofit data center developments. Responsible for full‑lifecycle design oversight, from site selection and due diligence through construction completion and commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, schedule alignment, and consistency with platform standards and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage external A/E consultants for performance, accountability, and adherence to project objectives.
Manage design budgets and track design‑to‑budget alignment.
Review and approve consultant invoices; manage design vendor cash flow.
Support cost benchmarking and early‑stage budget validation with preconstruction teams.
Project Oversight
Support development function in executing site evaluations, test fits, due diligence, entitlement planning, and site selection efforts, including coordination of power availability, water supply, zoning, and geotechnical inputs.
Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) processes for design consultants; define scope, negotiate fees, and coordinate contract execution with Legal.
Lead multidisciplinary external teams in preparation and refinement of Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Issue for Permit (IFP), and Issue for Construction (IFC) documentation.
Utilize standard tools, techniques, and processes to ensure clarity and consistency.
Oversee the creation and refinement of project specific design documentation, including Schematic Design, Design Development, IFP, and IFC packages.
Oversee construction administration (CA) activities, resolving field issues and preserving design intent with AOR/EOR.
Direct design change management processes to maintain alignment with reference designs, client standards, and cost/schedule targets.
Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules in partnership with Development and Pre‑Construction teams.
Conduct structured design reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize cost, constructability, performance, and long‑term operability.
Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality design deliverables.
Capture and institutionalize lessons learned to inform continuous improvement and portfolio‑wide standards.
Collaborate with commissioning and QA/QC teams to ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements.
Assist in technical procurement efforts related to long‑lead equipment (e.g., transformers, generators, switchgear, chillers).
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as primary design liaison with internal stakeholders, including Development, Construction, Capital Markets, Leasing, and Leadership.
Interface directly with hyperscale and colocation clients to align on technical requirements and performance expectations.
Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project execution.
Facilitate coordination with Real Estate and Finance teams to align design strategy with underwriting assumptions.
Regulatory Compliance
Collaborate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding requests and comments to streamline the review process.
Manage consultants supporting permitting and entitlements during design.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience with a strong focus on data center design and delivery.
Proven experience managing CSA and MEP systems for large‑scale data center projects, including MV/LV power systems, telecom, and security infrastructure.
Strong understanding of mission‑critical systems, including:
Power distribution (MV/LV, UPS, generators)
Cooling systems (air‑cooled, water‑cooled, liquid cooling readiness)
Fire protection and life safety systems
Familiarity with high‑density environments and evolving hyperscale requirements.
Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, and project management software.
Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication for non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
Professional licensure (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) preferred.
Compensation
Hiring Salary Range: $115,200 – $169,400. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
All full‑time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle‑specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Dallas, Texas
Additional Locations
Chicago, Illinois; Milpitas, California; San Francisco, California
Equal Opportunity Statement
Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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