Design Manager, Data Centers
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Job Description
Design Manager leading complex data center builds, fit-outs, expansions, and upgrades for Iron Mountain’s infrastructure services. Directing consultants and stakeholders through design, permitting, construction support, and commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end design delivery of building systems, major packages, or defined project phases from brief through construction support and commissioning handover
- Lead external design consultants and coordinate developers, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and internal cross-functional partners according to Iron Mountain standards
- Establish package-level design plans, deliverables, decision dates, and review gates
- Continuously assess risks and provide evidence-based recommendations
- Provide accurate design reporting
- Support site due diligence and permitting
- Ensure adherence to global standards
- Mentor less experienced colleagues
Requirements:
- Typically 5–9 years of relevant experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or complex, services-led technical environments
- Strong working knowledge of multidisciplinary data center design, including mechanical, electrical, controls, architectural, and civil disciplines
- Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and permitting processes
- Commercial awareness to balance design choices against capital costs
- Strong negotiation, written, and presentation skills
- University degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday schedules
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive health plans
- Wellness plans
- Retirement plans
- Opportunities for continuous learning
- Technical leadership opportunities
- Career growth within Iron Mountain


















