Design Manager

FluidStack

. Own end-to-end project management of concurrent data center design and solution-delivery programs from initiation through construction-ready handoff .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $208,000 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end project management for data center design and construction, with a focus on integrated master scheduling, program governance, and risk management. Proficient in developing systems and playbooks that enhance engineering efficiency and drive innovative solutions in large-scale data center projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Program ManagementIntegrated Master SchedulingProgram GovernanceRisk Identification and ResolutionData Center Design Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData Center DesignConstruction ManagementMilestone GatesChange ControlDecision LogsModular Data CentersLiquid Cooling SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsOwner-Side Project Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6MS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMP

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission-Critical DesignCapital ProjectsEngineering DisciplinesMulti-GW Campuses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end project management of concurrent data center design and solution-delivery programs from initiation through construction-ready handoff
Build and maintain integrated master schedules across architectural, structural, MEP, civil, technology, and specialty design disciplines
Establish program governance through milestone gates, design review cadences, change control, and decision logs
Own the template and standard program, build playbooks, and create systems that let engineers focus on engineering
Identify risks, interdependencies, and blockers ahead of time and drive them to resolution
Lead the design, development, and execution of large-scale data centers
Drive next-generation liquid cooling and electrical distribution systems
Develop and scale first-of-a-kind modular data centers
Influence behind-the-meter designs and planning for multi-GW campuses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience running technical program management for complex design or construction programs, ideally data center or large capital projects
Ability to build and maintain integrated master schedules across architectural, structural, MEP, civil, technology, and specialty design disciplines
Experience establishing program governance, including milestone gates, change control, and decision logs
Experience building playbooks, templates, and systems for technical teams
Ability to identify risks, interdependencies, and blockers and drive them to resolution
Bonus: data center or mission-critical design programs experience
Bonus: PMP or PgMP certification
Bonus: Primavera P6 or MS Project experience
Bonus: owner-side design and engineering project management experience
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation package including salary and equity
Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms