Design & Construction Manager – Data Centers

Job Description

Job Title: Design & Construction Program Manager – Data Centers.  Location: Poughkeepsie, Armonk, Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

This role owns end-to-end governance of complex construction programs, aligning multiple vendors and internal teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to strict technical standards; You will play a key role in enabling IBM’s long-term quantum infrastructure roadmap.

Duties:

• Lead and govern all design and construction activities across contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Enforce IBM’s Integrated Delivery Framework and design review stages (SD, DD, CD).
• Develop scopes of work, prepare and issue RFPs, evaluate bids, and recommend vendor awards;
• Manage master schedules, critical paths, and commissioning readiness for data center facilities.
• Own and maintain the program risk register, addressing cost, schedule, and technical risks early.
• Oversee change orders, contract compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
• Validate design deliverables for Tier III+/IV data center standards.
• Ensure commissioning protocols meet IBM requirements from Level 1 through Level 5 and IST.
• Act as the primary link between executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners.
• Deliver executive dashboards, weekly status reports, and project performance updates;
• Drive value engineering efforts and adopt new construction and delivery innovations.
• Ensure compliance with IBM Workplace standards and LEED/WELL requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of construction program management experience, including at least 5 years in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience delivering out-of-the-ground data center construction projects;
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, commissioning processes, and hyperscale design.
• Advanced skills in scheduling, cost forecasting, and program-level risk management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with executive and technical stakeholders.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and work location.
• Full-time role with comprehensive benefits aligned to IBM standards.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position;
• Equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on inclusion and professional growth.
• Apply online through IBM’s careers portal to be considered.