Senior Data Center Design Engineering Manager
Information Technology
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Project Services
Herndon, VA
146k/year - 162k/year
March 3, 2026
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About the Job
Gentis Solutions is looking for a Senior Data Center Design Engineering Manager to join our team. This role is part of our Professional Consultants group, working directly with clients to accomplish their goals. Consulting engagements typically last an average of 12 months but often extend in duration.
Compensation for this position ranges from 146k/year - 162k/year per year, based on experience. Payment is bi-weekly and is based on all hours worked, without eligibility for overtime.
This position requires the individual to be located in the Herndon, VA area.
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 7+ years of experience managing the full data center design lifecycle from concept through construction completion
- Proven track record delivering mission-critical or data center projects
- Demonstrated ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and risk across complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Experience leading design teams through the construction phase, including construction administration processes and documentation
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder coordination experience
- Proficiency with construction/project management software such as Procore and Smartsheet
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel within the AMER region as needed
Plusses
- Experience presenting project updates, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership
- Progressive growth in project leadership responsibility
- Experience mentoring and developing team members
- Strategic decision-making experience at program or portfolio level
- Clearly demonstrated, quantifiable project outcomes (budget, schedule, risk mitigation, successful closeout)