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About the Role

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Design Manager to offer civil engineering expertise for their data center project portfolio. This role is integral to the technical team, supporting all phases from site origination to facility operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of providing civil engineering support for complex development projects in data center, industrial design/build, or similar construction industries.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and manage civil engineering consultants in the design, permitting, and coordination of civil engineering, inclusive of civil, geotechnical, traffic, environmental and hydrological disciplines.
Coordinate with and ensure Rowan’s understanding of any civil engineering related Customer design requirements on a project-by-project basis.
Provide on-site field support as needed during construction, ensuring that civil engineering work is executed according to design specifications and standards.
Collaborate with the design and construction teams to address site-specific challenges and make recommendations to optimize designs for constructability.
Interface with and serve Rowan’s Commercial team and program managers with Subject Matter Expert (SME) level data and interpretation for key stakeholder decisions related to civil engineering.
Support the preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, for civil components of data center projects.
Review contractor work, submittts, and RFIs to ensure that civil engineering elements adhere to Rowan's standards of quality and project requirements.
Nurture and create relationships with permitting agencies and client technical experts.
Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle from site origination through operations.
Support the site origination team through technical reviews of existing civil site conditions and infrastructure associated with potential sites.
Advise the development team with technical expertise from a preconstruction perspective.
Support the growth of the engineering team and of Rowan by helping to establish engineering standards and processes.
Support other technical tasks not listed as required.
Support site construction teams with civil engineering pre-construction services as an internal client.
Provide evaluation of site conditions, civil engineering related risks such as grading, cut and fill evaluations, and similar field support activities.
Work with government and jurisdictional agencies on complex environmental review, permitting, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
EIT required.
Sustainable design accreditation and/or professional licensure preferred.
9+ years of experience participating in and leading commercial development, architectural, or civil design projects.
3-5+ years of hands-on experience overseeing civil construction activities in the field with strong knowledge of best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
Knowledge of civil construction practices and processes required.
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
Knowledge of QA/QC and specification processes.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate large teams and consultants.
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of data center industry and trends preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, and Blue Beam Revu.
Ability to work with little oversight.
Comfortable working independently.
Ability to travel up to 25% for company gatherings or to project sites.

Skills

Civil engineering
Geotechnical
Traffic
Environmental
Hydrological
Customer requirements analysis
Field support
Design optimization
Constructability
Subject Matter Expert (SME) level data and interpretation
Construction document preparation
Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
Permitting agency relations
Risk identification
Technical reviews
Preconstruction expertise
Engineering standards and processes development
Government and jurisdictional agency interaction
Environmental review
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes
MS Office Suite
AutoCAD
REVIT
GIS
Blue Beam Revu

Location

Denver, CO

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office

Experience Level

9+ years of experience
3-5+ years of hands-on experience

Education Level

Accredited professional degree in Civil Engineering or related field
EIT required
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Professional licensure preferred

Salary/Compensations

$125K - $150K
Offers Bonus

Benefits

Hybrid working environment
Team building opportunities
Educational opportunities
Competitive benefits
Robust health benefits
401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
Competitive compensation
Bonus
Incentive plan

About the Company

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is transforming data center delivery for speed and scale.
Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility.
Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development.
Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
We are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery.
Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful.
We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington.
Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Equal Opportunity

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.