Data center Design Program Manager (Seattle)
TekWissen ®, Seattle, WA, United States
Position: Data Center Design Engineering Manager
Location: Seattle, WA 98101
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Pay: $80.00 - $87.00/hourly
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a company operating a marketplace for consumers, sellers, and content creators. It offers merchandise and content purchased for resale from vendors and those offered by third party sellers.
Position Overview:
AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Data Center Design Engineering Manager to oversee and manage design engineering services during the construction phase of data center projects.
This role is crucial in maintaining design integrity and ensuring seamless coordination between design and construction teams throughout project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage design engineering services during construction phase, including technical review of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with focus on response quality and SLA compliance
Conduct site visits/inspections to verify design compliance and attend urgent meetings within AMER region to resolve critical design-construction issues
Lead technical discussions in OAC meetings, reviewing Procore RFI/submittal logs and providing decisive design guidance to construction challenges
Direct and coordinate design teams (AOR, EORs) by establishing clear priorities, deadlines, and accountability measures to meet critical construction milestones
Maintain and coordinate comprehensive design documentation through Procore/Smartsheet, including models, reports, and drawings to QAE for proper uploads
Review and validate design changes during construction for compliance with AWS standards and requirements, coordinating modifications with Design Phase Manager to maintain design integrity
Coordinate and lead site punch walks with all disciplines, ensuring proper documentation and distribution to stakeholders
Monitor and ensure design team's compliance with review SLAs for Construction RFIs and Submittals
Ensure project closeout documentation including record drawings, lessons learned logs, field reports, and AHJ certificates are properly archived in Workdocs and Procore
Proactively identify, assess, and escalate design-related risks to leadership, providing recommended solutions to address schedule or quality impacts
Drive timely resolution of design-related construction issues through effective team coordination and decision-making to maintain project schedule
Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program. Oversee all aspects of projects/program.Managing all aspects of project execution including design development and construction administration processes as well as expertise in implementing and optimizing project management platforms such as Smartsheet’s, Procore etc. will be beneficial.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.
Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project/program. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Leads and directs the work of others.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field
7+ years of experience in end-to-end data center design lifecycle, from concept through construction completion
Demonstrated experience managing design teams during construction phase
Strong understanding of construction administration processes and documentation
Proven track record of successful project delivery in mission-critical facilities
Experience with construction management software (Procore, Smartsheet)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel within AMER region as needed
What is the top 3 skills required for this role?
Project Design and Construction Lifecycle Management expertise (end-to-end project execution and oversight)
Team Management and Coordination (directing cross-functional teams and stakeholder management)
Technical Proficiency (specifically in project management tools like Smartsheet’s, Procore, and construction/design development processes)
What are skills required for resume stand out?
Quantifiable project success metrics (design development, construction administration, project close out, budgeting, risk management, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with multiple project management platforms/tools,
Advanced construction administration experience
History of progressive responsibility in project manager and coordination
Experience in strategic decision-making at organizational level
Evidence of team development and mentoring capabilities
Experience in project reporting to direct managers and leadership
What are the disqualifiers in the resume?
Less than 7 years of relevant experience
No leadership experience demonstrated
Absence of construction/design development experience
No experience with project management software tools
Limited or no experience in preparing executive-level reports and recommendations
Lack of evidence in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program.
Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Location: Seattle, WA 98101
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Pay: $80.00 - $87.00/hourly
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a company operating a marketplace for consumers, sellers, and content creators. It offers merchandise and content purchased for resale from vendors and those offered by third party sellers.
Position Overview:
AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Data Center Design Engineering Manager to oversee and manage design engineering services during the construction phase of data center projects.
This role is crucial in maintaining design integrity and ensuring seamless coordination between design and construction teams throughout project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage design engineering services during construction phase, including technical review of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with focus on response quality and SLA compliance
Conduct site visits/inspections to verify design compliance and attend urgent meetings within AMER region to resolve critical design-construction issues
Lead technical discussions in OAC meetings, reviewing Procore RFI/submittal logs and providing decisive design guidance to construction challenges
Direct and coordinate design teams (AOR, EORs) by establishing clear priorities, deadlines, and accountability measures to meet critical construction milestones
Maintain and coordinate comprehensive design documentation through Procore/Smartsheet, including models, reports, and drawings to QAE for proper uploads
Review and validate design changes during construction for compliance with AWS standards and requirements, coordinating modifications with Design Phase Manager to maintain design integrity
Coordinate and lead site punch walks with all disciplines, ensuring proper documentation and distribution to stakeholders
Monitor and ensure design team's compliance with review SLAs for Construction RFIs and Submittals
Ensure project closeout documentation including record drawings, lessons learned logs, field reports, and AHJ certificates are properly archived in Workdocs and Procore
Proactively identify, assess, and escalate design-related risks to leadership, providing recommended solutions to address schedule or quality impacts
Drive timely resolution of design-related construction issues through effective team coordination and decision-making to maintain project schedule
Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program. Oversee all aspects of projects/program.Managing all aspects of project execution including design development and construction administration processes as well as expertise in implementing and optimizing project management platforms such as Smartsheet’s, Procore etc. will be beneficial.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.
Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project/program. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Leads and directs the work of others.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field
7+ years of experience in end-to-end data center design lifecycle, from concept through construction completion
Demonstrated experience managing design teams during construction phase
Strong understanding of construction administration processes and documentation
Proven track record of successful project delivery in mission-critical facilities
Experience with construction management software (Procore, Smartsheet)
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel within AMER region as needed
What is the top 3 skills required for this role?
Project Design and Construction Lifecycle Management expertise (end-to-end project execution and oversight)
Team Management and Coordination (directing cross-functional teams and stakeholder management)
Technical Proficiency (specifically in project management tools like Smartsheet’s, Procore, and construction/design development processes)
What are skills required for resume stand out?
Quantifiable project success metrics (design development, construction administration, project close out, budgeting, risk management, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with multiple project management platforms/tools,
Advanced construction administration experience
History of progressive responsibility in project manager and coordination
Experience in strategic decision-making at organizational level
Evidence of team development and mentoring capabilities
Experience in project reporting to direct managers and leadership
What are the disqualifiers in the resume?
Less than 7 years of relevant experience
No leadership experience demonstrated
Absence of construction/design development experience
No experience with project management software tools
Limited or no experience in preparing executive-level reports and recommendations
Lack of evidence in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program.
Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.