Design Manager

Borealis Data Center is seeking an organized and experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design across its data center construction and development projects.

Reporting to the Director of Construction and Engineering, the Design Manager will coordinate mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and infrastructure designs, ensuring drawings and technical documents are accurate, aligned, and properly controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

Acting as a link between engineers, project managers, construction teams, contractors, consultants, and Operations, the role ensures that design information flows smoothly, interdisciplinary issues are identified, and all stakeholders work from the latest approved documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall design process and ensure customer design requirements are clearly understood, incorporated, and fulfilled throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate technical designs across mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, automation, and infrastructure discipline
• Manage the flow of design information between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Review multidisciplinary drawings and models for consistency, completeness, constructability, and alignment with project requirements
• Identify design conflicts, missing information, and interface issues, and coordinate their resolution with the relevant technical specialists
• Maintain accurate drawings, models, design records, revision histories, and document registers, ensuring stakeholders work from the latest approved information
• Track design decisions, reviews, approvals, changes, and agreed actions throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project and construction teams with design clarifications, technical information, and as-built documentation
• Drive the continuous development and improvement of Borealis’ design standards, templates, and coordination processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant education or professional experience in engineering, architecture, construction, technical design, or a related field

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary designs, drawings, models, and engineering documentation for data centers or comparable mission-critical infrastructure
• Ability to take ownership of the design process, drive decisions, and ensure timely resolution of design issues
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and infrastructure drawings

• Experience with design and review tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or similar platforms

• Understanding of document control, revision management, drawing registers, submittal workflows, and common data environments

• Structured and detail-oriented, with strong coordination, organization, communication, and follow-through

• Strong communication skills in English

What’s in it for you

• Be part of a fast-growing data center platform with significant global expansion

• A collaborative and professional work environment with opportunities for development

• A competitive package reflecting the scope and impact of the role

• A supportive and social culture - our staff association organizes wellness activities, happy hours, and gatherings throughout the year, while also helping shape company-wide events and celebrations

• A flexible and growth-oriented environment - we provide a flexible work setup and actively encourage continuous learning and professional growth

At Borealis Data Center, we place a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and therefore we encourage everyone, regardless of gender or background, to apply.

The application deadline is August 28, 2026.

For more information, please contact Birna Dís Bergsdóttir, HR Coordinator, [email protected]

We will review applications on a continuous basis.