Design Manager - Data Centers
Prologis, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
Design Manager – Data Centers at Prologis leads project-level, multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams across multiple concurrent data center developments (e.g., hyperscale, colocation, build-to-suit, retrofit). 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.
Responsibilities
Consultant Management: 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 in site evaluations, test fits, due diligence, entitlement planning, and site selection efforts, including coordination of power availability, water supply, zoning, and geotechnical inputs. Lead RFP processes for design consultants; define scope, negotiate fees, and coordinate contract execution with Legal. Lead multidisciplinary external teams in preparation and refinement of SD, DD, IFP, and IFC documentation. Ensure clarity and consistency using standard tools and processes. Oversee creation and refinement of project-specific design documentation and packages. Oversee construction administration activities, resolve field issues, and preserve design intent with AOR/EOR. Direct design change management to maintain alignment with reference designs, client standards, and cost/schedule targets. Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules with Development and Pre-Construction teams. Conduct structured design reviews and value engineering to optimize cost, constructability, performance, and long-term operability. Monitor milestones to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables. Capture 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 for long-lead equipment (e.g., transformers, generators, switchgear, chillers).
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as primary design liaison with internal stakeholders (Development, Construction, Capital Markets, Leasing, Leadership). Interface with hyperscale and colocation clients to align on technical requirements and performance expectations. Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders and incorporate feedback into execution. Coordinate with Real Estate and Finance teams to align design strategy with underwriting assumptions.
Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding reviews to streamline the process. Manage consultants supporting permitting and entitlements. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
Qualifications
Required: 5+ years of experience in data center design and delivery; proven experience managing CSA and MEP systems for large-scale data center projects (including MV/LV power, telecom, and security).
Strong understanding of mission-critical systems (power distribution MV/LV, UPS, generators; cooling systems; fire protection and life safety).
Familiarity with high-density environments and evolving hyperscale requirements.
Proficiency in design and collaboration tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, project management software).
Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering is preferred; Professional licensure (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) preferred.
Employment Details
Location: Dallas, Texas; Additional locations: Chicago, IL; Milpitas, CA; San Francisco, CA.
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Hiring Salary Range of $115,200 – $169,400; overall compensation package (bonus target) to be determined based on location, education, experience, and internal equity.
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment is contingent upon successful background verification.
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Design Manager – Data Centers at Prologis leads project-level, multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams across multiple concurrent data center developments (e.g., hyperscale, colocation, build-to-suit, retrofit). 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.
Responsibilities
Consultant Management: 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 in site evaluations, test fits, due diligence, entitlement planning, and site selection efforts, including coordination of power availability, water supply, zoning, and geotechnical inputs. Lead RFP processes for design consultants; define scope, negotiate fees, and coordinate contract execution with Legal. Lead multidisciplinary external teams in preparation and refinement of SD, DD, IFP, and IFC documentation. Ensure clarity and consistency using standard tools and processes. Oversee creation and refinement of project-specific design documentation and packages. Oversee construction administration activities, resolve field issues, and preserve design intent with AOR/EOR. Direct design change management to maintain alignment with reference designs, client standards, and cost/schedule targets. Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules with Development and Pre-Construction teams. Conduct structured design reviews and value engineering to optimize cost, constructability, performance, and long-term operability. Monitor milestones to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables. Capture 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 for long-lead equipment (e.g., transformers, generators, switchgear, chillers).
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as primary design liaison with internal stakeholders (Development, Construction, Capital Markets, Leasing, Leadership). Interface with hyperscale and colocation clients to align on technical requirements and performance expectations. Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders and incorporate feedback into execution. Coordinate with Real Estate and Finance teams to align design strategy with underwriting assumptions.
Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding reviews to streamline the process. Manage consultants supporting permitting and entitlements. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
Qualifications
Required: 5+ years of experience in data center design and delivery; proven experience managing CSA and MEP systems for large-scale data center projects (including MV/LV power, telecom, and security).
Strong understanding of mission-critical systems (power distribution MV/LV, UPS, generators; cooling systems; fire protection and life safety).
Familiarity with high-density environments and evolving hyperscale requirements.
Proficiency in design and collaboration tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, project management software).
Ability to translate technical complexity into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering is preferred; Professional licensure (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) preferred.
Employment Details
Location: Dallas, Texas; Additional locations: Chicago, IL; Milpitas, CA; San Francisco, CA.
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Hiring Salary Range of $115,200 – $169,400; overall compensation package (bonus target) to be determined based on location, education, experience, and internal equity.
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment is contingent upon successful background verification.
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