As a Design Manager, you will serve as an extension of the Owner’s team, driving execution across a portfolio of data center design projects. This role combines project management, design coordination, process improvement, and stakeholder leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs. You will work closely with Engineers of Record (EORs), design teams, and client stakeholders to manage schedules, identify risks, improve processes, and drive accountability across multiple concurrent projects.

You will love this job if… 

• You’re a high performer and self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
• You take ownership of projects and enjoy driving progress and outcomes
• You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and can work across teams
• You enjoy problem-solving and improving processes, not just maintaining them
• You’re not afraid to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and push for better solutions
• You like to have fun and be your authentic self

What you’ll do… 

Serve as an extension of the Owner’s team, helping drive project execution, coordination, and delivery across design and construction stakeholders.

• Manage and coordinate external design consultants (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) through all project phases, including scope changes, RFIs, and value engineering efforts.
• Review design submissions and coordinate QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with owner standards, codes, and program requirements.
• Track design milestones, deliverable schedules, and interdisciplinary coordination across the project portfolio.
• Drive design standardization, lessons-learned integration, and continuous improvement of design management processes.
• Serve as the owner's primary point of contact for all design-related matters, interfacing between design teams, construction/GC teams, and internal stakeholders 
• Facilitate project kickoffs, design reviews, cross-functional coordination meetings, and milestone planning sessions.
• Identify, track, and escalate project risks, schedule impacts, and delivery challenges to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support permitting coordination and authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) engagement throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
• Ensure project documentation, records, and final deliverables are complete, accurate, and successfully transitioned through project closeout.
• Analyze project performance metrics, partner with client teams, and recommend operational improvements to reduce inefficiencies and scale program execution.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and workflows to accelerate deliverable reviews, streamline reporting, and improve decision-making.

You should have 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil), or Construction Management
• 8–15+ years experience in design management for mission critical, industrial, or large commercial projects
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure (power, cooling, structured cabling)
• Experience managing multi-discipline design teams on $100M+ projects
• Proven ability to drive accountability and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing operational efficiencies 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Data center design, construction, mission critical, industrial, energy, manufacturing, semiconductor, or large-scale infrastructure experience.
• Experience supporting owner-side project delivery programs.
• Experience working with Engineers of Record (EORs).
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Basic understanding of Revit and BIM workflows.
• Experience developing or improving project management processes and standards.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, reporting, workflow automation, or project delivery.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CCM, or related project management certification preferred.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools and workflows to improve project management, reporting, process efficiency, knowledge management, or operational delivery

Characteristics of an ideal candidate  

• Responsive; Avicado takes great pride in reacting quickly and positively to our clients and teammates, both internal and external 
• Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and unique solutions while embracing creative ideas
• Entrepreneurial; the drive to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for our clients
• Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems
• Performance Driven & Accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture
• Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance  

Why Avicado  

• Competitive compensation 
• Health insurance 
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program  And more…  

About Avicado  

Avicado, LLC was established in 2015 with a focus on utilizing the latest cloud-based tools and applications to enhance our clients' experience. As a technology consultancy, we empower construction owners to make the most of their systems and data. Our team of experts collaborates with enterprise organizations such as data centers, universities, hospitals, and real estate developers to promote seamless interoperability across their teams and technologies. We are experiencing an exciting phase of expansion and actively searching for new talent to join our team. 

We’re a close-knit team with a high-performance culture, but we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously. 

Our diversity and inclusivity are a point of pride, and we have created a highly interactive remote work environment that encourages mutual respect and individuality while fostering opportunities for employees to excel both personally and professionally. We offer competitive benefits, remote work experiences, flexible work arrangements, various career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and more. 

Avicado's unwavering dedication to creating a remarkable workplace experience has been widely acknowledged by experts in the industry. We are thrilled to have attained the highly coveted "Great Place to Work" certification and to have been included on Inc.'s esteemed Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are humbled to have received the AYA Award, which recognizes allies who promote equality and actively foster positive change for women in technology. At Avicado, we take great pride in fostering a culture that is both inclusive and supportive, especially for women in the technology industry. 

These accolades are a testament to our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, and professional growth for all members of our team. 

If you are a self-motivated individual who wants to work with Fortune 500 clients in a rapidly growing company, we encourage you to join us! 

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