Design Manager, Civil Engineering

• 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
• As needed, review contractor work, submittals, 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
• Must be comfortable working with government and jurisdictional agencies on complex environmental review, permitting, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes

• 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
• Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings or to project sites

Knowledge of data center industry and trends preferred

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive compensation and bonus plan