Ironmountain

Senior Design Manager, Data Centers - Federal and Special Projects

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerIronmountain
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Sep 2026

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

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Senior Design Manager, Data Centers – Federal and Special Projects

Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager – Federal and Special Projects to join our North America Data Center Design team. In this role, you will serve as a client-facing design professional responsible for conceptual design, project scope development, and detailed design execution for special projects in data centers and critical facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary design delivery across the full project lifecycle, serving as an individual contributor who drives execution through influence, technical guidance, and cross-functional leadership.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

Lead End-to-End Design Execution: Own the full design delivery strategy for major facility buildouts, campus phases, or complex regional programs from early site preparation through commissioning and handover.

Manage Multidisciplinary Integration: Direct multidisciplinary consultants and align civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, security, and operational systems across buildings and infrastructure interfaces.

Drive Risk & Financial Governance: Lead resolution of technical, commercial, and program risks while providing design reporting and assurance for budgets, schedules, value engineering, and change controls.

Partner & Mentor: Act as the principal design partner across internal divisions (Construction, Operations, Security, Sustainability) and mentor Design Managers to elevate regional design practices.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

Relevant Experience: Typically 10+ years of experience with substantial accountability for complex data center or mission-critical capital projects.

Security & Federal Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have the ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance and experience implementing ICD 705 requirements into facilities is preferred.

Technical Mastery: Deep multidisciplinary understanding of critical-facility systems, consultant governance, codes/standards, permitting, and global vs. local compliance.

Education & Travel: A University degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with the ability to travel up to 25%.

What We Offer (Benefits)

Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned with your experience.

Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.

Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, technical leadership, and career growth within Iron Mountain.

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Reasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 - $164,700.00

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

Category: Real Estate & Facilities

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