Sabey Data Centers is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and development of their cutting-edge facilities across multiple locations, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. This new role offers the flexibility to work from any of Sabey’s office locations, including Tukwila/Seattle, WA; Quincy, WA; East Wenatchee, WA; or Umatilla, OR. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive innovative design solutions while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence. Your responsibilities will include managing design processes from concept to completion, implementing improvements, and enhancing operational excellence.

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Another Source’s client, Sabey Data Centers, is recruiting a Data Center Design Manager to join their team on-site in one of their following locations:  

Tukwila/Seattle, WA 

Austin, TX 

Quincy, WA  

East Wenatchee, WA  

Who is Sabey Data Centers?

Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilities—located in Seattle, WA; East Wenatchee, WA; Quincy, WA; New York, NY; Ashburn, VA; and Austin, TX, with a new location coming soon in Umatilla, OR—support top-tier financial institutions, technology giants, media powerhouses, and healthcare leaders, delivering unparalleled reliability, security, and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, Sabey Data Centers continues to shape the digital infrastructure of the future.   

About the role:  

The Data Center Design Manager plays a critical role in shaping the design and development of our data centers, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of reliability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.  The Data Center Design Manager works closely with the Chief Technical Officer, the VP of Engineering and Development, Sabey Architecture, the Owner’s Representatives, and the Sabey Construction project teams.

Salary Range: $137,517 - $213,150 depending on experience.  This position is also bonus eligible.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Generate and maintain Owner’s Project Requirements through the development of comprehensive project requirements in collaboration with stakeholders to guide the design process.
• Create and publish a Basis of Design for each project to establish the foundational design parameters and ensure they align with the OPR and project goals.
• Oversee teams of consultants through the entire design process for each project, from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Develop and continuously improve design standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all projects.
• Monitor and ensure all designs adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, including operations and physical security teams, to ensure their needs and requirements are integrated into the design.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance the reliability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of our data centers.
• Stay abreast of industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.
• Evaluate new technologies.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Embody Sabey core values

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project design, preferably within the data center or telecommunications industry

Sabey’s investment in YOU:     
Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. 

SabeyLife includes:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for the base high-deductible medical and PPO dental plans, contributes up to $2,000 annually to an HSA, and provides onsite gym access and free parking at most locations. 

• Time to Recharge: Employees receive up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the flexibility to carry over unused PTO into the new year. 

• Financial Wellness: Sabey offers a competitive, matched 401(K) retirement plan to support long-term financial security. 

• Growth & Development: Employees have access to professional and personal development programs, including: 

• Thought Patterns for High Performance: A mindset training program focused on optimizing productivity, resilience, and goal achievement. 

• Everything DiSC: A workplace communication and personality assessment that helps employees improve teamwork, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. 

• Built to Last: A development framework centered on creating sustainable success, fostering innovation, and reinforcing a strong organizational culture. 

Sabey believes that investing in employees' well-being, growth, and success strengthens the organization and the communities it serves. 

Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs  

Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or other protected classes. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.    

If you need further assistance and/or accommodation to apply, please contact the Sabey Human Resources Department at (206) 277-5248 or by email at maria.arceo@sabey.com.

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