Engineering Manager

Title: Design ManagerDuration: 4–6-month contract to hirePay rate: $80-90/hrLocation: Onsite, Avondale, AZ, Monday–FridayMust-Haves:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering10+ years of experience across design management, engineering, architecture, and/or construction projectsExperience in mission-critical, data center, industrial manufacturing, or similarly complex facilitiesAbility to identify design/code conflicts and confidently determine when an issue can be resolved onsite versus escalated to the Engineer of RecordAble and willing to be hands-on in the field, walk active construction areas, investigate issues, and make technically informed decisionsPlusses:Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMechanical PE particularly preferredPrevious data center experienceExperience with greenfield/ground-up mission-critical constructionExperience coordinating across MEP, architecture, controls, construction, procurement, and external engineering firmsAdditional engineering licenses/certifications across relevant disciplinesDay-to-Day:Serve as the primary onsite Design Manager and design point of contact for active construction projectsCoordinate with Engineers of Record and engineering teams, including teams based in DenverPartner closely with onsite construction and procurement teamsReview and process RFIs and submittalsEvaluate technical questions and determine which items can be resolved onsite and which require escalation to the Engineer of RecordReview specifications, drawings, and field conditions for code compliance and design accuracyIdentify discrepancies such as outdated code references or specifications and proactively flag them to the appropriate engineering teamsWalk the construction site to understand and resolve real-world design and constructability issuesInterface with MEP engineers, architects, controls teams, engineering consultants, and contractorsSupport buildings currently in construction administration as well as upcoming buildings moving toward bid/RFPProvide confident technical decision-making to prevent unnecessary delays caused by routing routine questions back to the Engineer of RecordJob Description:Insight Global is seeking a Design Manager for a top data center and mission-critical infrastructure client in Avondale, Arizona. This individual will serve as the key onsite design resource supporting large-scale, ground-up construction and will bridge the gap between engineering, construction, procurement, and external design partners. The Design Manager will review RFIs and submittals, interpret drawings and specifications, assess code and design issues, and provide technically sound direction in the field. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of engineering/design and construction experience, understands complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and has the confidence to independently evaluate issues rather than simply coordinate them. This is a highly visible, hands-on opportunity supporting active construction as well as future buildings entering the bid phase.