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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity?  Gibane is seeking a <strong>Design Manager - Data Center</strong> who will lead the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated, constructible, and cost-effective designs on schedule and within budget. This role supports advanced delivery models (Design-Build, IPD, P3, EPC), ensuring design intent, risk management, and project readiness for execution.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Who are we?  </strong></p>\n<p>As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. 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