• Design Engineer Manager

    Actalent (Herndon, VA)


    Job Title: Project/Program Manager VJob Description

     

    Join our team as a Data Center Design Engineering Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing design engineering services during the construction phase of data center projects. This position is key in ensuring design integrity and seamless coordination between design and construction teams throughout the execution of projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and manage design engineering services during the construction phase, including technical reviews of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with a focus on response quality and SLA compliance.

    + Conduct site visits and inspections to verify design compliance and attend urgent meetings within the 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, 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 ensure proper uploads.

    + Review and validate design changes during construction for compliance with standards and requirements, coordinating modifications 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.

    + 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.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.

    + 7 years of experience in the end-to-end data center design lifecycle from concept through construction completion.

    + Demonstrated experience managing design teams during the 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 and Smartsheet.

    + Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to travel within the region as needed.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + PMP certification is a bonus.

    + Experience with data center design or mission-critical projects.

    + Experience as a consultant is advantageous.

    Work Environment

    The role requires 100% dedication to ensuring the seamless coordination of design and construction processes. The position involves frequent site visits and the use of construction management software such as Procore and Smartsheet.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, Virginia.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.