Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM•Arlington, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Design Manager, Data Centers, to oversee colocation and hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through design, construction documents, and construction administration. The role leads multidisciplinary design teams and manages project delivery to meet client requirements, schedules, and quality standards. The position is hands-on and client-facing, working with global teams on high-profile, fast-paced projects for global clients, with opportunities for career mobility. The position can be based remotely from a variety of U.S. locations where AECOM has an office, with occasional, advance-scheduled travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other business-critical activities. Employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Relocation is not available. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is available. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by January 20, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, plus six years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience managing design and/or project management for colocation and/or hyperscale data centers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations with minimal oversight.
Team leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other business-critical activities.
Attendance at an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or architecture license.
Lean Six Sigma Certification.
Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional credential.
Active or recent leadership in a data center or mission-critical trade organization.
Six years of experience in colocation and/or hyperscale data center design management and engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet client requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
Oversee design disciplines including architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
Proactively manage and communicate project changes within AECOM and to clients.
Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
Communicate project updates to stakeholders and resolve outstanding issues.
Develop technical and financial proposals for new data center design projects and add/move/change projects.
Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.