Design Manager

Job summary

Lead multidisciplinary design teams in the delivery of complex hyperscale and enterprise data center projects from proposal through construction support. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring high-quality technical standards.

Job details

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit of Salas O’Brien, is seeking a Design Project Manager to join our growing team, with immediate focus on delivering complex data center projects, which are at the core of our business. Role Summary Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex mission critical projects with a primary focus on hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The Design Project Manager serves as the central point of leadership throughout the project lifecycle and is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and multidisciplinary design teams. This individual partners closely with clients, engineers, architects, BIM/VDC professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for an experienced project leader with strong technical understanding of mission critical facilities and a proven ability to manage large, fast-paced, multidisciplinary design projects. What We Offer: Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company Unique, cutting-edge data center projects Comprehensive training Professional development support Supportive management and a dynamic team environment Career growth potential Ability to work from home Comprehensive compensation package Competitive employee benefits: Health insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO. Opportunity to participate in the company’s retirement plan Stock ownership / synthetic equity options What You Will Do: Lead multidisciplinary design teams consisting of Electrical, Mechanical, ICT, Structural, BIM/VDC, and Architectural professionals on complex data center projects. Manage all phases of project delivery from proposal development and project kickoff through design completion and construction support. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong long-term relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations. Monitor project financial performance including fee utilization, forecasts, invoicing, and change management. Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and coordination activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives. Ensure deliverables comply with internal QA/QC standards, client requirements, and industry best practices. Support business development activities including proposals, fee estimates, project planning, and client presentations. Mentor project teams and promote collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across disciplines. What We Expect: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or another related technical discipline. Minimum 7 years of project management experience in engineering, architecture, or design consulting environments. Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams on mission-critical, data center, or other highly technical infrastructure projects. Demonstrated success managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Experience delivering projects through all phases of design and construction support. Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and mission-critical environments, electrical distribution and critical power systems, mechanical cooling systems and HVAC infrastructure, ICT and low-voltage systems, BIM and multidisciplinary design coordination processes Experience with Revit, ACC / BIM 360, Revizto, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, other project management and collaboration platforms Authorization to work in Canada Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering hyperscale or enterprise data center projects. Professional Engineer (PEng) license, or Registered Architect designation, or Professional Engineer (PE) PMP certification. Experience working in BIM and VDC environments. Experience managing multiple large projects simultaneously. Why Join Us? Take ownership of high-tech data center projects in one of the fastest-growing global industries, driving delivery from planning through execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of experienced engineers and project managers known for delivering complex, high-performance infrastructure. Get exposure to modern project delivery tools and methodologies such as BIM, VDC, augmented reality, and digital twin workflows to support smarter project planning and execution. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, strong benefits, and clear pathways for career growth in project management and delivery leadership. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their relevant experience. Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals! For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and https://salasobrien.com/.

What you’ll do

Lead multidisciplinary design teams in the delivery of complex hyperscale and enterprise data center projects from proposal through construction support. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring high-quality technical standards.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 7 years of project management experience in engineering or design consulting. Must have a strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure and proficiency with BIM tools like Revit.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Life Insurance • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • Paid Time Off • Retirement Plan • Stock Ownership • Synthetic Equity Options • Professional Development Support • Comprehensive Training

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Data Center Design
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Budget Management
• Resource Allocation
• Risk Mitigation
• QA/QC Standards
• BIM/VDC Coordination
• Client Relationship Management
• Proposal Development
• Revit
• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam
• Revizto
• ACC / BIM 360
• Construction Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting
• Technology