Design Manager - (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

KALCON is looking for a self-starting Design Manager who will lead multi-disciplinary design coordination on a hyperscale data center build from concept through construction administration as an Owner’s Representative. This individual will ensure accurate schedules, consistent documentation, and timely closure of submittals/RFIs. The Design Manager will serve as liaison between Project/Construction Management and the A/E team to maintain design clarity and support timely, cost-aware delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
7–10 years of design management experience in mission-critical, semiconductor, data center, or complex commercial projects.
Proven success coordinating A/E partners and subcontractors, closing submittals/RFIs, and aligning base-build vs. tenant fit-out scopes.
Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Procore, and MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project; strong written and oral communication skills.
Duties And Responsibilities
Platforms & Information Management
Review and help set up Autodesk Construction Cloud or Procore configuration and daily governance; establish/maintain clean, logical file structures and metadata conventions.
Ensure compliance and ongoing maintenance by architect/engineer (A/E) partners; standardize naming, versioning, and distribution workflows.
Develop a centralized meeting/action tracker covering A/E partners, GC, and subs to capture decisions, RFIs, submittal status, and assignments.
Design Coordination & Alignment
After initial design, lead and manage cross-discipline design coordination; ensure alignment across multiple EORs and subcontractors.
Drive design clarity and closure of submittals and shop drawings; lead weekly coordination meetings and publish minutes/actions.
Track design packages, narratives, and scope splits (Base-Build vs. Tenant Fit-Out), capturing lessons learned and sharing information across buildings.
Coordinate customer/tenant fit-out design package integration (non-base-build) to maintain alignment with the core design.
Schedule Management
Review and manage the design schedule; ensure weekly updates and accuracy, including phase gate readiness and milestone adherence.
Align design phase turnover with construction phasing and tenant fit-out to protect critical
Construction Administration (CA)
Manage CA processes: run weekly A/E partner meetings; escalate and resolve submittals/RFIs that are held up by the A&E or GC; coordinate site visits with A/E and QA/QC teams.
Oversee mock-ups/FOK (first-of-kind) reviews and acceptance criteria to de-risk fabrication/installation.
Provide CA reporting and documentation per project requirements and Owner
Change Management & Cost Control
Lead change management workflows (PCOs, bulletins, RFIs with cost impact); train GC teams on contract expectations and entitlement standards; partner with Cost Management for pricing reviews.
Validate design-related cost changes and process VE options, documenting rationale and
Ensure QA/QC design issuance and narratives clearly categorize changes at the drawing sheet level for
Permitting & Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Manage and communicate the overall permit strategy, submissions, and responses; coordinate AHJ inspections and certificate-of-occupancy milestones with the project team.
Quality, Documentation & Risk
Log and document major decisions/events; maintain action registers, RFIs, submittal metrics, and issue logs through design and CA.
Support QA/QC activities tied to design intent and acceptance criteria; assist field teams with design clarifications and punch-list readiness.
Maintain a design risk register (interfaces, late vendor data, long-lead items) and drive mitigations with
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Serve as the liaison for Project/Construction Management to the A/E team; lead meetings and communicate design decisions, constraints, and impacts.
Provide weekly project reporting on schedule, deliverables, open issues, and
Perform additional duties as assigned by
Benefits Offered
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Long Term Disability
401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
15 days of paid time off
8 paid National Holidays
Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Submission Requirements
At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:
List of all Educational Achievements
List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
List of Awards Received
Detailed Employment History with each company including:
Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
Positions Held
At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.
Salary Range: $135,000 USD - $185,000 USD

Work arrangement
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